How do I calculate brake force for an eddy current brake?

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The discussion focuses on calculating brake force for an eddy current brake, specifically addressing challenges in determining frequency (skin depth) and characteristic length (magnetic Reynolds number). The user references equations and a model schematic to illustrate their approach. Key insights include the importance of accurately calculating skin depth and magnetic Reynolds number for effective brake force estimation. The thread also provides additional resources for further exploration of the topic.

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I try to calculate brake force for primitive eddy current brake, but I have problem with determining the frequency (skin depth) and characteristic length (magnetic Reynolds number)
Hello everyone, I try to calculate brake force for primitive eddy current brake, but I have problem with determining the frequency (skin depth) and characteristic length (magnetic Reynolds number). I attach the equations and a scheme of the model.

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