This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignees: Stichting Katholieke Universiteit, Shell Oil Comapny. Active years: 2011-2013.
Location History:
- Leiden, NL (2011)
- Groesbeek, NL (2013)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011-2013
Title: Fredrik Hansteen: Innovator in Magneto-Optical Technologies
Introduction
Fredrik Hansteen is a notable inventor based in Leiden, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of magneto-optical technologies, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on innovative methods for manipulating magnetization in materials, which has implications for various applications in technology and materials science.
Latest Patents
One of Hansteen's latest patents is a magneto-optical switching device and method for switching a magnetizable medium. This invention relates to a device designed to switch magnetization in a medium that includes a magnetizable component. The device utilizes a radiation system that imparts angular momentum to the magnetic spin system of the medium, allowing for selective orientation of its magnetization. Additionally, the invention outlines a method for switching a magnetizable medium, which involves providing a radiation beam with a chosen angular momentum and targeting it to the medium to transfer angular momentum to the magnetic spin system. This innovative approach enables the manipulation of spin states in magnetic materials using radiation, generating an effective magnetic field for orienting magnetization and providing local heating to the material.
Another significant patent by Hansteen is a method for monitoring a multi-layered system. This method involves transmitting seismic waves through a multi-layered system that consists of a slow layer and a fast layer. By receiving signals from the multi-layered system in response to these seismic waves, the method identifies critically refracted compressional (CRC) waves among the signals. This information can be used to infer changes in the slow layer based on the CRC waves, which travel along the interface between the fast layer and an adjacent layer.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Fredrik Hansteen has worked with prominent organizations, including Stichting Katholieke Universiteit and Shell Oil Company. His experience in these institutions has contributed to his expertise in the field of magneto-optical technologies and seismic monitoring.
Collaborations
Hansteen has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Theodorus Henricus Maria Rasing and Andrei Ivanovitch Kiriliouk. These collaborations have likely enriched his research and development efforts in innovative technologies.
Conclusion
Fredrik Hansteen is a distinguished inventor whose work in magneto-optical technologies and seismic monitoring has led to valuable patents and advancements in the field. His contributions continue to influence the