In this study, the possible deformation of a single Carbon Nanotube (CNT) ply
subjected to a pulsed magnetic field was investigated. In all tests the
capacitor bank was charged to 6kJ of energy. A Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV)
system was used to measure velocity or displacement of the CNT ply during the
experiments. The resistance of the CNT ply was measured using four-point probe
technique before and after the experiments. Preliminary results show that the
single CNT plies do not permanently deform in response to the pulsed magnetic
fields. However, they can be displaced, either by themselves a small amount
(0.6mm) or by a large amount using a driver material. Also, the resistance of
the CNT plies may increase or decrease depends on the lay-out (i.e., yarn) and
current flow directions.
