Application of the genetic algorithms to the synthesis of the uniform induction gradient in MRI magnets

The advantages and the robustness of the Genetic Algorithms in the solution of a specific optimal design problem have been investigated. The algorithm implemented has been tested to solve the inverse problem of the synthesis of the magnetic configuration for Magnetic Resonance Imaging; the required configuration consists of a uniform induction held gradient in the bi-dimen sional domain located between a couple of symmetric solenoids, The sensitiv ity analysis of the obtained results has been also performed.