We present a novel technique to switch “off” and “on” the magnetic field from a permanent magnet without demagnetisation or moving parts. The novel magnetic circuit achieves bi-stable switching by simply applying a current above a given threshold. We predict that the generated magnetic field will have orders of magnitude less noise than what can be obtained using currents, yet can be switched on and off.

Manuscript:The Saturable Electronic Reluctance Switch: Switchable low-power and low-noise generation of magnetic fields using permanent magnets.