title: Magnetic flux amplification by Lenz lenses.
abstract: Tailoring magnetic flux distribution is highly desirable in a wide range of applications such as magnetic sensors and biomedicine. In this paper we study the manipulation of induced currents in passive devices in order to engineer the distribution of magnetic flux intensity in a given region. We propose two different approaches, one based on especially designed wire loops (Lenz law) and the other based on solid conductive pieces (eddy currents). The gain of such devices is mainly determined by geometry giving perspective of high amplification. We consistently modeled, simulated, and executed the proposed devices. Doubled magnetic flux intensity is demonstrated experimentally for a moderate aspect ratio.
authors.affiliation: Laboratório de Energias Renováveis, UFABC, Santo André, Brazil.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schoenmaker
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Pirota
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Teixeira