Halbach array - QuickField simulation example
A Halbach Array is the special arrangement of permanent magnets with alternating polarization designed to make the magnetic field on one side much higher than the field on the other side.
How to find magnetic field distribution in Halbach arrays?
Answer Typical applications Geometry
Given Task
Solution
Results
Plot of magnetic field 0.03 inch below and 0.03 inch above the array.
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Engineering question
Set up a plane-parallel QuickField DC Magnetics problem for a Halbach array and evaluate magnetic field distribution from computed field results.
Halbach magnet arrays, asymmetric magnet assemblies, magnetic field shaping structures
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Simulation problem
Problem Type
Plane-parallel problem of DC magnetics
D = 0.5 inch,
H = 0.5 inch,
Magnet material - N35.
Calculate the magnetic field distribution.
Model may be defined and solved as a DC Magnetic Analysis problem.
Halbach array magnetic field distribution. The field below the array is lower than the field above the array.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halbach_array
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=halbach-arrays
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