3D Magnetic Field Reconstruction and Mapping with Physics-Informed Neural Networks
2026-05-25 • Machine Learning
Machine Learning
AI summaryⓘ
The authors developed a new AI method to map magnetic fields in places where sensors can't go. Their approach uses physics rules, called Maxwell's equations, to guide the AI so it better respects how magnetic fields behave. Tests with simulated and real data show their method is much more accurate than previous ones. This could help scientists measure magnetic fields more precisely in tricky experimental setups.
magnetic field reconstructionPhysics-Informed Neural NetworksMaxwell's equationsdivergence-free conditioncurl-free condition3D magnetic mappingspherical harmonic expansionloss functioncoil assemblysensor placement
Authors
Haohan Yu, Zhanxu Hao, Bingzhi Li, Zejia Lu, Xiang Chen, Liang Li
Abstract
Accurate reconstruction of magnetic fields in inaccessible regions is vital for many high-precision experiments in physics. Traditional methods, such as spherical harmonic expansion, often suffer from truncation errors that limit their precision. This study proposes an advanced Physics-Informed Neural Network (PINN) framework for high-precision 3D magnetic field mapping. Unlike conventional data-driven models, the proposed PINN integrates Maxwell's equations directly into the loss function, enforcing divergence-free and curl-free conditions across the entire domain. A key innovation is the inclusion of explicit physics-residual losses at measurement locations, ensuring rigorous physical consistency beyond random collocation sampling. Validation using simulated data achieves a reconstruction accuracy of $10^{-4}$, a tenfold improvement over existing PINN benchmarks. Furthermore, experimental validation using a custom coil assembly demonstrates robust reconstruction with sub-percent relative accuracy, reaching the $10^{-3}$ level under ambient conditions. This AI-driven methodology provides a robust, high-precision solution for field monitoring and measurement in complex experimental environments where direct sensor placement is restricted.