BPN330: Non-magnetic Micro Heater

Non-magnetic heaters are desirable for systems sensitive magnetic fields, such as micromachined gyroscopes using spin-polarized nuclei. The short-term objective of this project is to design and fabricate MEMS resistive heaters that will generate minimum magnetic field while under resistive heating to provide the heating source for the micromachined gyroscope using spin-polarized nuclei. The long-term goal of the project is the integration of the non-magnetic heater with other components to accomplish micromachined gyroscope using spin-polarized nuclei within the magnetic shielding packaging.

Project end date: 02/03/09