Dynamic Response of an Electromagnetic Launcher Accelerating a C-Shaped Armature

A C-shaped armature in an electromagnetic launcher creates the magnetic pressure on the rear surface of the armature. The transverse component of the magnetic pressure plays a main role to maintain the moving contact between the rails and the armature. It is larger than the repulsive pressure acting against the rails far away from the armature. It might cause the dynamic deflection to be amplified...