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An Approach for Restoring Magnetic Field Uniformity in Openable BIPM-Type Kibble Balance Magnets

2025/10/06 by Nanjia Li, Weibo Liu, Li, Nanjia +9 · 1 citation
Decision Sciences · Engineering · Medicine · #FOS: Physical sciences #Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment #Instrumentation and Detectors (physics.ins-det) #Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation #Superconducting Materials and Applications

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2510.04729

openalex publication_date 2025/10/06 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28

Abstract

The Kibble balance realizes the kilogram by linking mechanical and electrical quantities via a magnet system. In an improved BIPM-type magnet design by Tsinghua University, an open/close surface was incorporated, facilitating operation. However, an unavoidable mechanical air gap at the splitting plane introduces asymmetry in the magnetic flux density profile, degrading field uniformity. This study proposes a two-step yoke compensation method to restore symmetry by adjusting the upper outer yoke's inner radius and the splitting gap height. Finite element simulations show linear relationships between asymmetry and these parameters, enabling predictive compensation. Experimental results confirm that sequential tuning successfully eliminates asymmetry and recovers the designed uniform field range. The method provides an effective solution for enhancing magnetic field quality in openable Kibble balance magnets.

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