Diamagnetic capture in single wire HGMS

Abstract

Collection of diamagnetic particles is shown to be made possible and practical in HGMS by dissolving a paramagnetic salt in the slurry. After a brief review of theoretical concepts it is shown that forces in diamagnetic HGMS collection can be made comparable to those in paramagnetic particle collection. Results of diamagnetic particle buildup with time on a single nickel wire in the axial configuration are shown to follow a similar law as in the paramagnetic case. Pictures of diamagnetic buildup on a single wire are given.