A flexible method for rapid force computation in elliptical magnets

Snape-Jenkinson, C. J., Crozier, S. and Forbes, L. K. (2001) A flexible method for rapid force computation in elliptical magnets. Measurement Science & Technology, 12 6: 716-722.


Author Snape-Jenkinson, C. J.
Crozier, S.
Forbes, L. K.
Title A flexible method for rapid force computation in elliptical magnets
Journal name Measurement Science & Technology   Check publisher's open access policy
Publication date 2001
Sub-type Article
DOI 10.1088/0957-0233/12/6/310
Volume number 12
Issue number 6
ISSN 0957-0233
Start page 716
End page 722
Total pages 7
Place of publication Bristol, England
Publisher Institute of Physics Publishing
Collection year 2001
Language eng
Subject C1
291599 Biomedical Engineering not elsewhere classified
671402 Medical instrumentation
Abstract The design of open-access elliptical cross-section magnet systems has recently come under consideration. Obtaining values for the forces generated within these unusual magnets is important to progress the designs towards feasible instruments. This paper presents a novel and flexible method for the rapid computation of forces within elliptical magnets. The method is demonstrated by the analysis of a clinical magnetic resonance imaging magnet of elliptical cross-section and open design. The analysis reveals the non-symmetric nature of the generated Maxwell forces, which are an important consideration, particularly in the design of superconducting systems.
Keyword Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Instruments & Instrumentation
Magnetic Resonance Magnet
Elliptical Cross Section
Maxwell Forces
Superconducting
Mri
Coil
Q-Index Code C1

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Sub-type: Article
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