Pseudo-magnetic monopole generator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pseudo-magnetic monopole generator comprising a plurality of magnetic elements arranged to form a closed loop structure. Each of the magnetic elements is magnetized along the longitudinal direction thereof, and the magnetic elements are specifically arranged such that the magnetic moments thereof are aligned in a vortex-like direction. In the closed loop structure, a first pole of each magnetic element is exposed at an edge, while a second pole is shielded by an adjacent magnetic element, and the second pole is configured to face a central opening of the closed loop such that a polarized magnetic field having the same polarity as the second pole is emitted in both directions perpendicular to the plane of the closed loop structure through the central opening.

Description

pseudomagnetic monopole generator

[0001] The present invention relates to a magnetic field generating device, and more particularly, to a device that implements a magnetic pseudo-monopole effect by polarized magnetic field emission by forming a closed-loop magnetic circuit structure using a magnetic material, and controls the intensity and range of the polarized magnetic field emitted by adjusting the size of an opening created by the closed-loop structure.

[0002] It's a universal law of nature that magnetic phenomena exhibit polarity, meaning that magnets always exist in pairs of north and south poles. While the possibility of a magnetic monopole has been theoretically proposed, no independent magnetic monopole has been discovered in nature to date. This physical constraint has limited the design and application of various technologies that utilize magnetic fields.

[0003] Advances in quantum mechanics have deepened our understanding of magnetic phenomena, particularly research on magnetic moments and spin. Recently, polarized magnetic fields have been observed in nanoscale quasiparticles, demonstrating that, under certain conditions, a magnetic pseudo-monopole effect can occur. This discovery opens the door to artificially creating effects similar to magnetic monopoles.

[0004] Conventional magnetic field design methods have primarily focused on creating a bipolar (NS) magnetic field using permanent magnets or electromagnets. These methods have fundamental limitations in controlling the direction, gradient, and intensity of magnetic field lines (magnetic flux), and in particular, have limited the spatial extent and uniformity of the field's effect. Furthermore, conventional methods have struggled to meet the needs of specialized applications requiring only a single-polarity magnetic field.

[0005] Research into quasi-magnetic monopoles using artificial spin ice or superconductors has been ongoing in academia. However, these approaches are mostly limited to cryogenic temperatures or special experimental conditions, or require complex manufacturing processes, limiting their practical applications. A technology that operates at room temperature and under normal conditions, with a simple structure, and can achieve the quasi-magnetic monopoles or expand the monopolar magnetic field region by emitting secondary polarization fields in both directions, has been needed.

[0006] Various industries utilizing magnetic fields demand more powerful, precise, and efficient magnetic field control technologies. In particular, fields such as magnetic levitation, particle accelerators, plasma control, and motor design require methods for generating magnetic fields that are more spatially uniform and directionally controlled than existing technologies. Furthermore, technological innovations that re-evaluate the principles of magnetic field generation are required to miniaturize electromagnetic devices and improve energy efficiency.

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a device that implements an effect similar to a magnetic monopole that does not exist independently in nature in an everyday environment of room temperature and pressure using a general magnetic material.

[0008] In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a device in which a single polarized magnetic field is emitted in both directions perpendicular to the loop plane from a central opening by arranging general magnetic elements having bipolarity in a specific manner to form a closed loop structure.

[0009] In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a device capable of controlling in real time the intensity and range of an emitted magnetic field by applying pressure to a pseudo-magnetic monopole structure and adjusting the size of a central opening.

[0010] A pseudo-magnetic monopole generator according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of magnetic elements arranged to form a closed loop structure, wherein the magnetic elements are each magnetized along a longitudinal direction, the plurality of magnetic elements are arranged such that their magnetic moments are aligned in a vortex direction, the closed loop structure is arranged such that a first pole of each magnetic element is exposed at an edge and a second pole is shielded and hidden by an adjacent magnetic element, the second pole is configured to face a central opening of the closed loop, and a polarized magnetic field having the same polarity as the second pole is radiated in both directions perpendicular to a plane of the closed loop structure from the central opening of the closed loop structure.

[0011] The pseudo-magnetic monopole generating device according to the second aspect of the present invention may further include a pressure applying device.

[0012] The pressure application device can apply pressure to at least one of the plurality of magnetic elements to move them toward or away from the central opening so as to adjust the size of the central opening.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the pressure applying device can simultaneously apply pressure to multiple points around the closed loop structure to maintain structural symmetry in the process of adjusting the size of the central opening.

[0014] One side of the closed loop structure of the pseudo-magnetic monopole generator according to the third aspect of the present invention is composed of two or more magnetic elements, each of which is cyclically connected such that its magnetic moment is aligned in a vortex direction along the electron spin direction.

[0015] According to various aspects of the present invention, the magnetic element may be selected from the group consisting of a ferrite magnet, a neodymium magnet, and an electromagnet.

[0016] According to various aspects of the present invention, the closed loop structure may have the shape of a polygon whose sides have the same length and whose number of sides is n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 3).

[0017] According to the present invention, an effect similar to a magnetic monopole that does not exist independently in nature can be implemented in an everyday environment at room temperature and pressure using general magnetic materials.

[0018] Additionally, according to the present invention, by arranging general magnetic elements having bipolarity in a specific manner to form a closed loop structure, a single polarized magnetic field can be emitted in both directions perpendicular to the loop plane from the central opening.

[0019] Additionally, according to the present invention, the strength and range of the emitted magnetic field can be controlled in real time by applying pressure to the pseudo-magnetic monopole structure to adjust the size of the central opening.

[0020] Figure 1 illustrates the concept of a magnetic element arrangement structure that generates a pseudo-magnetic monopole included in the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 conceptually illustrates the pseudo-magnetic monopole effect generated by the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 illustrates a concept of adjusting the size of a central opening by applying pressure according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which a plurality of magnetic elements are configured on one side of a closed loop structure according to a third aspect of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 illustrates an example of the process by which S-pole pseudo-monopoles emerge as a chain of adjacent magnetic domain alignment extensions.

[0025] The aforementioned and additional aspects are concretized through embodiments described with reference to the attached drawings. It is understood that various combinations of components of each embodiment are possible within the embodiment, as long as there is no other mention or contradiction between them. Each block of the block diagram may represent a physical component in some cases, but may also represent a logical representation of a portion of the function of a single physical component or a function spanning multiple physical components. Sometimes, the entity of a block or a portion thereof may be a set of program instructions. These blocks may be implemented in whole or in part by hardware, software, or a combination thereof.

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[0027] FIG. 1 illustrates a concept of a magnetic element arrangement structure that generates a pseudo-magnetic monopole included in the present invention, and FIG. 2 conceptually illustrates a pseudo-magnetic monopole effect generated by the present invention.

[0028] A pseudo-magnetic monopole generator according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a plurality of magnetic elements (11) arranged to form a closed loop structure, wherein the magnetic elements (11) are each magnetized along a longitudinal direction, and the plurality of magnetic elements (11) are arranged so that their magnetic moments are aligned in a vortex direction, and the closed loop structure (10) is arranged such that a first pole of each magnetic element (11) is exposed at an edge and a second pole is blocked and hidden by an adjacent magnetic element (11), and the second pole is configured to face a central opening of the closed loop, and a polarized magnetic field having the same polarity as the second pole is radiated in both directions perpendicular to a plane of the closed loop structure (10) from the central opening (12) of the closed loop structure (10).

[0029] The pseudo-magnetic monopole generator of the present invention can also be defined as a device that generates a magnetic polarized area (Magnetic Polarized Area Generator).

[0030] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of magnetic elements (11) are arranged to form a closed loop. This closed-loop magnetic circuit structure is called a Kang Array. Each magnetic element (11) is magnetized along the longitudinal direction, and each magnetic element (11) has a first pole and a second pole. At this time, if the first pole is a north pole, the second pole is a south pole, and if the first pole is a south pole, the second pole is a north pole. When a plurality of magnetic elements (11) are arranged in a closed loop shape, the magnetic elements (11) are arranged so that their magnetic moments are aligned in a vortex-like direction. This arrangement plays a key role in generating a pseudo-magnetic monopole effect by forming a pattern similar to the rotational direction of electron spins.

[0031] The operating principle of the present invention is based on the fact that the exposed magnetic pole (first pole) that needs to maintain an external magnetic field in a closed circuit of magnetic elements (11) connected in the direction of electron spin has a weaker internal energy than the hidden magnetic pole (second pole) that does not need to do so within the magnetic element (11). On the other hand, the hidden magnetic pole can influence adjacent magnetic domains with its relatively strong internal energy, thereby changing most of the closed circuit surface to its own polarity, and also the hidden magnetic pole generates and emits magnetic field lines that are stronger than the exposed magnetic poles by the amount of its relatively asymmetrically strengthened internal energy.

[0032] As illustrated in Fig. 2, each magnetic element (11) has a first pole (N pole or S pole) and a second pole (S pole or N pole), and the first pole is exposed at the edge of the closed loop structure (10), and the second pole is arranged in a hidden state by being blocked by an adjacent magnetic element (11). For example, when the first pole is an N pole, the second pole is an S pole, and when the first pole is an S pole, the second pole is an N pole. This configuration intentionally creates an asymmetrical arrangement between the exposed and hidden magnetic poles, thereby causing a difference in the energy distribution within the magnetic element (11).

[0033] The magnetic elements (11) are configured such that the second pole faces the central opening (12) of the closed loop. This arrangement operates based on magnetic domain theory, which states that the hidden second pole, which radiates less magnetic field to the outside, retains more internal energy, thereby forming a dominant polarity throughout the circuit. In this configuration, the magnetic energy corresponding to the second pole is relatively more strongly maintained, resulting in a polarized magnetic field having the same polarity as the second pole in the central opening (12). For example, if the first pole is an N pole and the second pole is an S pole, a strong S pole magnetic field is emitted from the central opening (12).

[0034] To generate a pseudo-magnetic monopole, the connection and arrangement between the magnetic elements (11) must be precisely aligned in a spin-circular direction. Each magnetic element (11) is cyclically connected to form a vortex pattern along the electron spin direction, which can be implemented in various closed-loop structures (10) such as triangles, squares, pentagons, and hexagons. These differences in shape affect the shape and size of the central opening (12), which in turn affects the pattern and intensity of the emitted magnetic field.

[0035] The method of joining the magnetic elements (11) may be to secure the magnetic elements (11) using transparent / opaque tape, adhesive, a frame made of metal or other materials, etc. However, this is not limited to this, and other methods capable of securing the magnetic elements may be used. In addition, a gap through which a magnetic force is transmitted may be present between the magnetic elements (11), and various joining shapes, arrangements, sealing, and securing methods may be utilized.

[0036] Figure 2 illustrates a polarized magnetic field emitted from the central opening of a closed-loop structure. As illustrated in Figure 2, the magnetic field is emitted in both directions perpendicular to the plane of the closed-loop structure (10), which is a characteristic that is clearly different from the magnetic field pattern exhibited by a typical rectangular magnet. In a typical magnet, the magnetic field is formed along the shortest path from one pole to the other, but in the pseudo-magnetic monopole of the present invention, the magnetic field does not immediately bend to the opposite pole but exhibits the characteristic of extending vertically over a long distance.

[0037] The magnetic mechanism occurring within a quasi-monopole structure is centered on the chain alignment between adjacent magnetic domains. In a three-dimensional, closed-loop magnetic field-exposed polygonal magnet structure, a chain alignment between adjacent domains leads to the emergence of a second-pole quasi-monopole. The chain alignment of electron spins in adjacent magnetic domains results in a quasi-monopole in which most of the domains are in the second-pole state, while only the first-pole domains exposed at the corners are in the first-pole state.

[0038] Figure 3 illustrates a concept of adjusting the size of a central opening by applying pressure according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0039] The pseudo-magnetic monopole generating device according to the second aspect of the present invention may further include a pressure applying device.

[0040] The pressure application device can apply pressure to at least one of the plurality of magnetic elements (11) to move them toward or in the opposite direction of the central opening so as to adjust the size of the central opening (12).

[0041] The pressure application device functions to control the strength and range of the emitted magnetic field by applying pressure to the magnetic elements (11) of the closed loop structure (10) and adjusting the size of the central opening (12).

[0042] The pressure application device controls the space between the hidden monopoles (second poles), i.e., the central opening (12). As pressure is applied through the pressure application device to bring the monopoles closer together in the closed loop structure (10), the monopolar magnetic force lines ejected from the space between the ends of the monopoles become denser and the magnetic force becomes stronger.

[0043] Pressure application devices can be implemented in various forms, including a rotary screw button, a handle, or a push button, all of which are convenient to operate. The various implementation forms of these input application devices can be selected based on the intended use, the required level of pressure, and user convenience.

[0044] Figure 3 illustrates the change in a closed loop structure in the shape of a square grid according to the pressure applied by the pressure applying device. As the pressure applying device applies pressure, the magnetic elements (11) slide toward the center, and the size of the central opening (12) decreases.

[0045] That is, when the pressure application device applies pressure, each magnetic element (11) slides out, and the empty space between the hidden magnetic poles becomes narrower, which results in a denser magnetic field line density generated here, a longer effective magnetic field line length, and a stronger magnetic force. The cross-sectional area of ​​the magnetic field line bundle of the opposite hidden magnetic pole polarity becomes narrower in proportion to the area of ​​the empty space between the hidden magnetic poles.

[0046] According to a second aspect of the present invention, the pressure applying device can simultaneously apply pressure to multiple points around the closed loop structure (10) to maintain structural symmetry in the process of adjusting the size of the central opening (12).

[0047] That is, the pressure application device may apply pressure sequentially as shown in FIG. 3, but may also apply pressure simultaneously to multiple points (the upper point and the left point in the example shown in FIG. 3).

[0048] The pressure application device can ensure symmetry and uniformity of the emitted magnetic field by uniformly applying pressure to each side or each vertex of the polygonal structure so that the central opening (12) is symmetrically reduced.

[0049] To ensure uniform pressure application, various mechanisms can be applied to the pressure application device. For example, in the case of a rectangular structure, a frame structure can be used that can apply uniform pressure simultaneously to all four sides. Alternatively, individually adjustable pressure devices can be installed at each corner, but connected so that they operate simultaneously and to the same degree.

[0050] Another important characteristic of the magnetic field change due to changes in the size of the central opening (12) is the extension of the magnetic field's operating range. As the size of the central opening (12) decreases, not only does the magnetic force become stronger, but the length or height parallel to these magnetic force lines, which exert a magnetic influence on the outside, also increases.

[0051] According to another aspect of the present invention, the pressure application device can, beyond simply applying uniform pressure, also apply non-uniform pressure as needed to partially control the directionality of the magnetic field. For example, by preferentially applying pressure to only the two opposing sides of a rectangular structure, the magnetic field strength in a specific direction can be further enhanced. This selective pressure application can be utilized to tailor the magnetic field pattern required for specific applications.

[0052] FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which a plurality of magnetic elements are configured on one side of a closed loop structure according to a third aspect of the present invention, and FIG. 5 illustrates an example in which a S-pole pseudo-monopole appears through a chain of adjacent magnetic domain alignment extensions.

[0053] One side of the closed loop structure (10) of the pseudo-magnetic monopole generator according to the third aspect of the present invention is composed of two or more magnetic elements (11), and each of the magnetic elements (11) is cyclically connected so that the magnetic moment is aligned in a vortex direction along the electron spin direction.

[0054] According to a third aspect of the present invention, each side of the closed loop structure (10) may be composed of two or more magnetic elements (11) rather than a single magnetic element (11). In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, it can be seen that multiple magnetic elements (11) are arranged along each side. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, a closed loop structure (10) composed of eight magnetic elements (11) and a closed loop structure (10) composed of twelve magnetic elements (11) are shown, and each magnetic element (11) is cyclically connected so that its magnetic moment is aligned in a vortex direction along the electron spin direction.

[0055] Figure 5 shows the process by which a south pole-type pseudo-monopole appears as a chain-like extension of adjacent magnetic domain alignment. The closed loop structure (10) illustrated in Figure 5 is an example of a case including 12 magnetic elements (11) in a square lattice shape, and illustrates the chain-like electron spin alignment process of adjacent magnetic domains step by step. Through this process, most of the surfaces of the magnetic elements (11) have a south pole state, and a south pole-type pseudo-monopole is formed in which only the area around the north pole exposed at the corner maintains the north pole state. Figure 5 visually illustrates the domain expansion process in which a north pole sandwiched between south poles is first domainized into a south pole under the influence of the magnetic force of neighboring magnets, and then a north pole sandwiched between south pole regions is second domainized into a south pole under the influence of the magnetic force of the neighboring south pole region.

[0056] According to the third aspect of the present invention, the effect of a pseudo-magnetic monopole can be strengthened by increasing the number of magnetic elements (11).

[0057] According to various aspects of the present invention, the magnetic element (11) may be selected from the group consisting of a ferrite magnet, a neodymium magnet, and an electromagnet.

[0058] The pseudo-magnetic monopole generator of the present invention can be constructed using various types of magnetic materials. The magnetic element (11) can be selected from among a ferrite magnet, a neodymium magnet, and an electromagnet, each of which has its own unique characteristics and advantages.

[0059] Ferrite magnets are ceramic magnets composed of iron and oxides of barium or strontium. They have relatively low magnetic strength, but they are inexpensive, durable, and easy to manufacture. Ferrite magnets have relatively weak magnetic strength and do not interact strongly with the opposing magnetic poles at the edges of pseudo-monopoles. Instead, they interact primarily with the primary magnetic pole of the pseudo-monopoles.

[0060] Neodymium magnets, rare earth magnets made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron, are among the strongest commercially available permanent magnets. Neodymium magnets generate a stronger magnetic field, leading to a stronger pseudo-monopole effect. Because neodymium magnets have stronger magnetic fields and longer field lines than ferrite magnets, they can interact more strongly with the opposing monopole, which is located at the corner of the pseudo-monopole. Therefore, unlike ferrite magnets, at close range, both attractive and repulsive forces can occur, causing a flipping effect. As the distance increases, the neodymium magnet only sees the field lines from the hidden pole in the direction of the pseudo-monopole, eliminating this flipping tendency.

[0061] An electromagnet is a device that generates a magnetic field by passing a current through a coil. Its major advantage is that the strength and polarity of the magnetic field can be freely controlled by adjusting the current's strength and direction. When an electromagnet is used as a magnetic element, the magnetic field strength of a pseudo-magnetic monopole can be adjusted in real time, and the polarity can also be switched as needed. Except that electromagnets replace permanent magnets, they follow the same manufacturing method. Just like permanent magnets, a pseudo-magnetic monopole generator can be created by distinguishing between hidden and exposed monopoles in the electromagnet's magnetic materials and structuring the magnetic materials into a closed circuit shape.

[0062] According to another aspect of the present invention, a hybrid type pseudo-magnetic monopole generator can be constructed by combining different types of magnetic elements (11). For example, this can be implemented by using a permanent magnet (ferrite or neodymium) and an electromagnet together to superimpose a dynamically adjustable magnetic field on a static base magnetic field.

[0063] According to various aspects of the present invention, the closed loop structure (10) may have the shape of a polygon whose sides have the same length and whose number of sides is n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 3).

[0064] The pseudo-magnetic monopole generator of the present invention can be implemented in various forms of closed loop structures (10). This means that it can be implemented in various regular polygonal shapes such as a triangle (n=3), a square (n=4), a pentagon (n=5), and a hexagon (n=6).

[0065] According to the principle of magnetic element arrangement and bonding order (circularity of spin arrangement), it is possible to form pseudo-monopoles in countless polygonal magnetic circular structures such as triangles, tetragons, pentagrams, hexagons, etc. However, this is not limited to this, and pseudo-magnetic monopoles can be formed in magnetic circular closed circuit configurations such as ellipses and other three-dimensional shapes.

[0066] The shape and size of the polygon affect the properties of the pseudo-magnetic monopole. For example, as the number of sides (n) of the polygon increases, the closed-loop structure (10) approaches a circle, which affects the symmetry and uniformity of the magnetic field emitted from the central opening (12). Furthermore, the length of the sides and the size of the polygon also affect the intensity and range of the generated magnetic field.

[0067] The triangular structure (n=3) is the simplest form of closed loop structure (10) and can be implemented with only three magnetic elements (11). This structure is simple to manufacture and can form an asymmetrical magnetic field pattern due to the first pole exposed at the three vertices.

[0068] The square structure (n=4) is a more symmetrical form, and can be implemented in the form of a square with all four sides of equal length. This structure provides a more uniform magnetic field distribution, and the magnetic field radiating from the central opening (12) also has more uniform characteristics.

[0069] The hexagonal structure (n=6) is a more complex shape, but provides a more circular central opening (12), allowing for a more uniform magnetic field distribution.

[0070] The closed loop structure (10) in the shape of a regular polygon ensures structural symmetry because its sides are of equal length. This contributes to the symmetry and stability of the magnetic field emitted from the central opening (12). In addition, the regular polygonal structure facilitates uniform pressure distribution when pressure is applied, thereby facilitating uniform control of the magnetic field characteristics.

[0071] The choice of polygonal structure based on the number of sides (n) can vary depending on the application and the required magnetic field characteristics. The shape and size of the closed-loop structure (10) should also be considered for convenience and practicality during the manufacturing process. Triangular or square structures are relatively simple to manufacture and cost-effective due to their small number of magnetic elements, whereas complex structures such as pentagons and hexagons may require more magnetic elements and precise manufacturing techniques.

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[0073] While the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples, it is not limited thereto and should be construed to encompass various modifications that would be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. The scope of the patent claims is intended to encompass such modifications.

Claims

1. A device for generating magnetic pseudo-monopoles comprising a plurality of magnetic elements arranged to form a closed loop structure, The above magnetic elements are each magnetized along the longitudinal direction, The above plurality of magnetic elements are arranged so that their magnetic moments are aligned in the vortex direction, The above closed loop structure is arranged so that the first pole of each magnetic element is exposed at the corner and the second pole is hidden by being blocked by an adjacent magnetic element, and the second pole is configured to face the central opening of the closed loop. In the central opening of the closed loop structure, a polarized magnetic field having the same polarity as the second pole is emitted in both directions perpendicular to the plane of the closed loop structure. Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

2. In paragraph 1, A pressure applying device for applying pressure to at least one of the plurality of magnetic elements to move them toward or opposite to the central opening so as to adjust the size of the central opening; including more, Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

3. In paragraph 1, The above magnetic element is selected from the group consisting of a ferrite magnet, a neodymium magnet, and an electromagnet. Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

4. In paragraph 1, The above closed loop structure has the shape of a polygon with sides of equal length and n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 3). Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

5. In paragraph 4, One side of the above closed loop structure is composed of two or more magnetic elements, each of which is cyclically connected so that its magnetic moment is aligned in a vortex direction along the electron spin direction. Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

6. In paragraph 2, The above pressure application device simultaneously applies pressure to multiple points around the closed loop structure to maintain structural symmetry in the process of adjusting the size of the central opening. Pseudomagnetic monopole generator.

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