Researchers develop hybrid manganite-graphene sensor for magnetic field magnitude and direction measurement

Researchers from Lithuania’s Center for Physical Sciences and Technology and Kaunas University of Technology have reported a novel hybrid magnetic sensor that combines the unique properties of manganite and graphene to measure both the magnitude and direction of a magnetic field.

The schematic drawing of the hybrid sensor. Image from: Scientific Reports

The sensor consists of a nanostructured manganite film to detect the magnetic field strength and a graphene layer to determine the angle between the magnetic field and the sensor plane. This dual sensor approach increases sensitivity over a wide range of magnetic field strengths and provides directional information, making it ideal for applications such as object positioning and navigation.

The schematic drawing of the hybrid sensor. Image from: Scientific ReportsThe sensor consists of a nanostructured manganite film to detect the magnetic field strength and a graphene layer to determine the angle between the magnetic field and the sensor plane. This dual sensor approach increases sensitivity over a wide range of magnetic field strengths and provides directional information, making it ideal for applications such as object positioning and navigation.