Saturation Control in RHIC DipolesVariation in (m-1)/(m+1) in Iron Yoke

• Better to examine (m-1)/(m+1) instead of |B|. It appears more in formula, e.g.

and provides a better scale to compare (see pictures above).

• Compare the azimuthal variation in (m-1)/(m+1) with and without saturation control holes, particularly near the yoke inner surface. A more uniform iron magnetization reduces saturation induced harmonics.

With out holes

With holes

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