FERROFLUID MATERIAL INTERFACE FOR MAGNETIC SHAPE-MEMORY ELEMENT CONFIGURATION

摘要

The present techniques are related to a system and method for increasing the magnetic flux applied to a magnetic shape-memory (MSM) element. The method includes generating a magnetic field by applying a current through a transformer core. The method includes directing the magnetic field to configure a position of the MSM element. The method includes propagating the magnetic field through a ferrofluid at an interface between the transformer core and the MSM element. The method also includes increasing the permeability of a magnetic flux of the magnetic field across the MSM element.

主权项

1. An apparatus for decreasing magnetic flux resistance, comprising:
a magnetic shape-memory (MSM) element disposed between a first core and a second core; and a ferrofluid material disposed in a first interface between the MSM element and the first core, and disposed in a second interface between the MSM element and the second core, wherein the ferrofluid material is configured to decrease a resistance of a magnetic flux between the first core and the second core.