Title :
Pole shape optimization using a Tabu search scheme
Author :
Leonard, P.J. ; Connor, A.M.
Author_Institution :
Bath Univ., UK
fDate :
7/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The pole shape optimization of an electromagnet typical of an MRI type application is investigated. We compare the use of different parameterizations of the pole shape and compare the convergence of the optimizations using a discrete variable step length Tabu Search scheme
Keywords :
electromagnets; magnetic resonance imaging; optimisation; search problems; MRI type application; Tabu search scheme; discrete variable step length scheme; electromagnet; parameterizations; pole shape; pole shape optimization; Convergence; Design optimization; Electromagnets; Iron; Magnetic materials; Magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetostatics; Optimization methods; Process design; Shape;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
