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    The document discusses the history, introduction, working, advantages, and disadvantages of metal detectors. It describes how metal detectors use electromagnetic induction to detect nearby metal objects by inducing eddy currents that generate their own magnetic field. Metal detectors are useful for finding buried metal and screening for security, and have advantages like use in airports and food processing but also disadvantages like possible false alarms from other metal objects.

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    The document discusses the history, working, advantages and disadvantages of metal detectors.

    Some early uses of metal detectors include locating bullets and other metal objects in patients' bodies in the late 19th century and finding unexploded bombs after World War 1.

    A basic metal detector works by using a coil to generate a magnetic field when pulsed with electricity. This field induces eddy currents in nearby metal objects, which generate their own magnetic field and signal to indicate the presence of metal.

    Metal Detector

    Electronics LAB
    Submitted To:
    Dr. Hafiz Tariq Masood
    Submitted By:
    Muhammad Ramzan Zeshan
    (MCSPHY-E-07)
    Umar Shahzad (MSCPHY-E-18)
    Muhammad Hamid (MSCPHY-E-22)
    Muhammad Ahmad (MSCPHY-E-23)
    Class:
    M.Sc Physics (evening) 2nd Semester
    Department:
    Department of Physics UOSahiwal
    Contents

     History
     Introduction
     Working
     Advantages
     Disadvantages
     Conclusion
    History
    • Towards the end of the 19th century, many scientists and
    engineers used their growing knowledge of electrical
    theory in an attempt to devise a machine which would
    pinpoint metal.
    • In 1874, Parisian inventor Gustave Trouvé developed a
    hand-held device for locating and extracting metal objects
    such as bullets from human patients.
    • In 1881, Alexander Graham Bell, Inspired by Trouvé,
     developed a similar device to attempt to locate a bullet
    lodged in the chest of American President James Garfield.
    History

    An early metal detector, in 1919, used to find unexploded bombs


    in France after World War I
    Introduction
    • A metal detector is an electronic instrument that
    detects the presence of metal nearby.
    • Metal detectors are useful for finding metal
    inclusions hidden within objects, or metal objects
    buried underground.
    • They often consist of a handheld unit with a sensor
    probe which can be swept over the ground or other
    objects.
    Introduction
    • If the sensor comes near a piece of metal this is
    indicated by a changing tone in earphones, or a
    needle moving on an indicator.
    • Usually the device gives some indication of distance;
    the closer the metal is, the higher the tone in the
    earphone or the higher the needle goes.
    • The main types of metal detectors are, beat-frequency
    oscillation, very low frequency, pulse induction and
    industrial.
    Introduction
    Working
    • The operation of metal detectors is based upon the
    principles of electromagnetic induction.
    • Metal detectors contain one or more inductor coils
    that are used to interact with metallic elements on the
    ground.
    • The single-coil detector illustrated below is a
    simplified version of one used in a real metal
    detector.
    Working
    Working
    • A pulsing current is applied to the coil, which then
    induces a magnetic field shown in blue.
    • When the magnetic field of the coil moves across
    metal, such as the coin in this illustration, the field
    induces electric currents (called eddy currents) in the
    coin.
    • The eddy currents induce their own magnetic field,
    shown in red, which generates an opposite current in
    the coil, which induces a signal indicating the
    presence of metal.
    Advantages
    • They are used in airports to screen passengers,
    checking bags in public places and in public events.
    • They are used in food processing industries to detect
    fragments of metal so as to avoid food contamination.
    • They are used in finding reinforcement bars inside the
    walls.
    Disadvantages
    • Metal detector may give a false alarm incase an
    individual carries a metal object such as phone, watch
    or a toy causing unnecessary panic.
    • Metal detector may give a false alarm incase an
    individual carries a metal object such as phone, watch
    or a toy causing unnecessary panic.
    • A metal detector is not safe with people who had to
    get a pacemaker or replacements such as a knee
    replacement.
    Conclusion
    • Metal detection is a nice hobby for individuals who
    may wish to find buried treasure, jewelry and coins
    which have been left behind on beaches, parks and
    historical relics.
    • Seasoned and beginner’s hunters requires detectors that
    offer the best features so as to make their expeditions
    very successful.
    • Determination of the ways in which the purchaser of a
    metal detector will use it is very essential so as to help
    in choosing and buying the product and its accessories.

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