Abstract
We aimed to develop a control system for multichannel magnetocardiography (MCG) based on a high-temperature DC superconducting quantum interference device (high-Tc SQUID). To create this system, we used one oscillator as an AC bias controller to operate a multichannel high-Tc SQUID. To optimize the SQUID parameters (such as the AC bias, offset voltage), two new control sequences based on a cross-correlation method and a fast Fourier transform method were developed. Using the AC bias controller and the sequences, the typical white noise level of the SQUID was about 50-60fTHz-1/2 around 100 Hz. Multichannel MCG signals were detected clearly in the system with the SQUIDs. We conclude that our control system with one oscillator and new protocols can reliably operate a multichannel SQUID.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6513-6518 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 9 A |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 8 2005 |
Keywords
- Control sequence
- High T
- Magnetocardiograph
- Readout
- SQUID
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)