Finite element method (FEM) calculations have been used to determine the ge
ometry and field homogeneity in a two-phase rotational held single sheet te
ster with square samples. Mounting shielding laminations above and undernea
th the actual sample improves the field homogeneity. Chamfering the yoke al
so enhances field distribution, but this effect turns out to be less import
ant than shielding the sample. (C) 1999 Published by Elsevier Science B.V.
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