Magnetic and Electrical Characterisation
High-sensitivity systems measure magnetic and electrical properties across varying fields, critical for functional materials research.
About Magnetic & Electrical Characterisation
Magnetic and electrical characterisation probes a material's response to applied electric or magnetic fields, which is critical for developing advanced functional materials. At the Henry Royce Institute (HRI) and the University of Sheffield, this capability is a specific pillar within the overarching Imaging and Characterisation theme.
Sheffield's facilities house a high-sensitivity Superconducting QUantum Interference Device (SQUID) Magnetometer which is vital for both magnetic and electrical measurements. The system is used to measure properties such as magnetisation, AC susceptibility, and electrical transport (resistance/Hall effect) across wide ranges of temperature and magnetic field. This advanced characterisation is crucial for the discovery and optimisation of new functional magnetic materials for applications like data storage, magnetic refrigeration, and sensors. The ability to precisely control and measure these fundamental properties directly supports the HRI's mission to accelerate the development of next-generation devices.
Key Equipment
| Equipment | Location | Expert Lead |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Force Microscopy (Dimension Icon) | Nanocharacterisation Lab (RDC) | Dr. Xinyue Chen |
| SQUID Magnetometry | Advanced Characterisation Lab (RDC) | Maciej Myszczynski |
Key Case Studies
Enquiries
All enquiries regarding access can be made via email to royce@sheffield.ac.uk
Further information about Equipment Access Schemes and Subsidies can be found here.