  A new experiment to measure vacuum magnetic birefringence (VMB), the OVAL
experiment, is reported. We developed an original pulsed magnet that has a high
repetition rate and applies the strongest magnetic field among VMB experiments.
The vibration isolation design and feedback system enable the direct
combination of the magnet with a Fabry-P\'erot cavity. To ensure the searching
potential, a calibration measurement with dilute nitrogen gas and a prototype
search for vacuum magnetic birefringence are performed. Based on the results, a
strategy to observe vacuum magnetic birefringence is reported.
