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A multi-loop design insensitive to external uniform magnetic fields is
suggested for a dc SQUID. The SQUID has a meander-shaped coupling coi
l, which show promise both for LTc and HTc biomagnetic measuring syste
ms. The 16- and 32-loop versions of the SQUID were manufactured using
niobium technology and were tested experimentally. On the basis of the
experimental data it was shown that the use of LTc multi-loop SQUIDs
makes it possible to develop biomagnetic measuring gradiometers ,vith
a resolution of the order of 3-4 fT/root Hz. A multiloop SQUID may be
used,vith a flux transformer in the form of a first-order gradiometer
free from conductor crossings. Such a gradiometer has a single-layer d
esign and can be easily fabricated from HTc materials.