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Abstract #3801

Electromagnetic Halbach Cylinder to Investigate Magnetic Field Effects on Cellular Metabolism

Donald L. Bowen1, Oscar R. Benavides1, Alex J. Walsh1, and Mary P. McDougall1
1Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: Bioeffects & Magnetic Fields, Magnets (B0), Halbach

Motivation: Magnetic field effects on cellular metabolism have been documented but with little to no exploration of that space with respect to field direction, strength, and oscillation frequency.

Goal(s): Our goal is to design a custom electromagnet that integrates with a fluorescence microscope to study magnetic field effects on cellular metabolism.

Approach: We developed and characterized a rotating electromagnetic Halbach cylinder along with custom amplifier circuitry and software.

Results: Generation of a homogeneous field (2% variation) in an arbitrary direction over a 12 mm x 12 mm region in the x-y plane (perpendicular to the fluorescent light path) is demonstrated.

Impact: The electromagnetic Halbach array produces a controllable and homogeneous field orthogonal to a fluorescent light source, allowing for further investigation of magnetic field effects on cellular metabolism.

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