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Description:
This circuit is sensitive to low frequency electromagnetic radiation and will detect for
example hidden wiring or the field that encompasses a transformer. Pickup is by a radial type
inductor, used as a probe which responds well to low frequency changing magnetic and
electric fields. Ordinary headphones are used to for detection. The field that surrounds a
transformer is heard as a 50 or 60Hz buzz. The circuit is below:-

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I threaded a length of screened cable through an old pen tube and soldered the ends to a radial
type can inductor. I used 1mH. The inductor fitted snugly into the pen tube. The opposite end
of the cable connects to the input of the op-amp. Any op-amp should work here, possibly
better results may be achieved with a low noise FET type such as the LF351. The 2M2
potentiometer acts as a gain control and the output is a pair of headphones. Stereo types can
be used if they are wired as mono. I used an 8 ohm type, but the circuit should work equally
well with higher impedance types. The probe (shown below) may be connected via screened
cable and a 3.5mm stereo plug and socket.

Detection
The sensitivity of this circuit is good. Mains wiring buried an inch in plaster can be detected
with precision. A small load on the electric supply is all that is needed; a 20 watt desk lamp or
similar will suffice. The hum field surrounding a transformer can be detected oat over 7
inches. Domestic appliances such as videos and alarm clocks all produce interference which
can be heard with the probe. The electric field surrounding a loudspeaker or earpiece can also
be heard. Try lifting a telephone and place the probe near the earpiece. A telephone pickup
coil can be used in place of the inductor if desired. I will make an improved version of this
circuit with a meter output later.

Source:Êhttp://www.zen22142.zen.co.uk/Circuits/Misc/emf.htm

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Notes.

This is a very simple circuit that can be used to sense electromagnetic radiations. The
circuit can even detect hidden wrings. A 1mH inductor is used for sensing the electric
field. The electric field will induce a small voltage in the sensor inductor and this
induced voltage is amplified by the opamp.The headphone connect at the output of the
opamp will give an audio indication of the electric field. For example, the electric field
around a mains transformer can be heard as a 50 Hz hum. The POT R4 can be used to
adjust the gain of the amplifier. By keeping the sensor inductor near to a telephone
line, you can even hear the telephone conversations.

Circuit diagram with Parts list.

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lectric Field Strength Meter
Lavonda Begay
November 2000
Source:Êhttp://enpub.fulton.asu.edu/nsfreu/lavonda/e -field-meter.html

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lectromagnetic field detector Circuit

Circuit diagram

Description:
This lovely circuit is a real gem! Easy to assemble and more sensitive than many commercial
devices available. It's based around an LF351 low-noise operational amplifier and a 1mF
choke acting as the sensor. Unlike most other simple EMF detectors, this one has a meter
output for accurate reading, but alternatively, you can also roughly estimate the frequency of
the field by plugging in headphones. It can detect any field from 50Hz to 100kHz, making it
highly versatile and a worthwhile addition to any hobbyist's workbench.

Problems:
I just couldn't find any.

Possible uses:
Find out how far electromagnetic fields extend in your room, house, office...

Are you a ghost hunter? Then this is the circuit that you've been waiting for! Since it has been
observed that appearance of a ghost tends to disturb the EMF, you can now detect any such
changes with this little detector.

author:Andy Collins' Circuit Exchange,

website: http://www.mitedu.freeserve.co.uk/

http://www.free-electronic-circuits.com/circuits/electromagnetic-field-detector.html

http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/science/emf-detectors.htm

http://www.aaronalai.com/emf-detector
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/05/making_the_arduino_emf_detector.html

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