The stray field of eddy current septum magnets is analyzed theoretically an
d also simulated by a computer program. The results from theoretical analys
is agree well with those simulated from OPERA program. The maximum of stray
field varies inversely with the thickness of septum. It delays some time w
ith respect to the maximum of main field, and the delay time is proportiona
l to square of the thickness of the septum. After stray field increases to
its maximum, it starts to decrease very slowly to zero. To reduce stray fie
ld fast, one can adopt full sine wave pulse current to power the magnet, Th
e stray field can be reduced to 0.2% at any position and any time by using
composite septum (2. 4mm Cu + 0. 6mm Fe). The homogeneity of the main field
is superior to 1%.