Potential uses for electromagnetic launchers in defense systems, space exploration, and transportation have recently emerged. In addition, this accelerator has many applications, such as deploying small satellites into low-earth orbit and accelerating high-speed trains (e.g., bullet trains and Hyperloop) with a low-cost propulsion system instead of expensive linear motors, particularly in space applications. Therefore, the full capability and optimization of these launchers’ efficiency are still required. Therefore, this paper focuses on presenting a new design to decrease the coil’s magnetic circuit reluctance and boost the magnetic flux lines by adding a laminated iron yoke surrounding the coil. This design makes the inductance value of the iron-yoked accelerator twice the inductance in case of the absence of the iron-yoke at its peak. Additionally, the initial inductance of the iron-yoked accelerator is approximately 65 …
Research Member
Research Department
Research Date
Research Year
2024
Research Journal
Scientific Reports
Research Publisher
Nature Publishing Group UK
Research Vol
14
Research_Pages
1-30
Research Abstract