Effective Nonlinear Surface Impedance of Conductive Magnetic Slabs

A new formula is developed for the surface impedance of a nonlinear magnetic conductive semi-infinite slab. The impedance expression allows for proper incorporation of the nonlinear characteristic of the magnetic material, also using an analytical expression. Thus, the usual step representation of the B-H curve is superseded. Normal and tangential magnetic components may simultaneously exist, avoiding the classical premise that only the tangential component exists. This way, it is possible to represent highly magnetic permeable materials where the normal component of the magnetic field is the main one. Our analytical formulation and solution can be for example used for calculation of losses in electrical machines or along with FE software code to avoid meshing of magnetic conductive regions.