Advantages and Disadvantages
SERF magnetometers compete with SQUID magnetometers for use in a variety of applications. The SERF magnetometer has the following advantages:
- Equal or better sensitivity per unit volume
- Cryogen-free operation
- All-optical measurement limits enables imaging and eliminates interference.
Potential disadvantages:
- Can only operate near zero field.
- Sensor vapor cell must be heated.
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