arXiv · 2508.05140
Current comparator for both AC and DC ratio measurements with 10-8-level accuracy
Abstract
Accurate measurements of alternating current (AC) and direct current(DC) ratios are fundamental to electric power metrology. However, conventional current comparators for AC and DC typically rely on distinct technologies-electromagnetic induction for AC and superconducting quantum interference devices for DC. This technological divide leads to a fragmented and complex traceability system. Bridging this gap is critical for developing unified current standards that meet the demands of emerging power technologies. In this work, we present a compact, room-temperature AC/DC current comparator that integrates a diamond-based magnetometer using nitrogen-vacancy centers. The device achieves an accuracy of 10-8 for both AC and DC signals and supports a system bandwidth up to 300 Hz, without the need for cryogenics. It surpasses the performance of typical AC comparators, offering ten-fold higher accuracy, and matches that of state-of-the-art DC comparators. This unified, cryogenics-free solution not only enhances precision and versatility but also expands the applicability of the system to DC resistance bridges in quantum electrical standards.
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Hidekazu Muramatsu, Yuta Kainuma, Hiromitsu Kato, Norihiko Sakamoto, Tatsuji Yamada, Chiharu Urano, Hiroshi Abe, Shinobu Onoda, Takeshi Ohshima, Yuji Hatano, Mutsuko Hatano, Nobu-Hisa Kaneko, Yasutaka Amagai, Takayuki Iwasaki. 2025-08-07. Current comparator for both AC and DC ratio measurements with 10-8-level accuracy. https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.05140
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