Abstract
In this preliminary experimental study, micro-scale particle image velocimetry (μPIV) was adopted for the first time to get the quantitative information of magnetic flows in a micro-channel. The μPIV consists of an inverted florescent microscope, a Q-switch Nd:YAG laser and a CCD camera. The florescent liquid with particles of 3 μm diameter was blended homogeneously with the prepared magnetic fluid. A permanent magnet approached and left one end of the micro-channel. The response of the magnetic fluid was recorded with the μPIV simultaneously. The flow features validate the feasibility of using μPIV technique in the study of magnetic flows in a micro-channel. μPIV provides a promising experimental tool for visualization and quantitative measurement of magnetic micro-flows.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 396-398 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 289 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2005 |
Keywords
- Magnetic fluids
- Micro-channel
- Micro-PIV
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics