Magnetic Field Flux of Neodymium Magnets

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Magnetic flux density for neodymium magnets ranges from 1.0 to 1.4 teslas, but adding more magnets does not necessarily increase the flux density significantly due to saturation effects. The confusion arises from misunderstanding the concept of flux density, which is primarily determined by the material properties rather than the quantity of magnets. Stacking magnets can lead to diminishing returns in flux density as saturation occurs. For effective power generation through magnetic induction, understanding these principles is crucial. Further research on magnetic induction and flux density is recommended for clarity.
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Greetings,

I am trying to figure out how I would design something that produces power using magnetic induction, but I think I've confused myself on some of the ideas and terms behind it. I found data on neodymium magnets from http://www.cy-magnetics.com/Mag_Pros_NdFeB.htm and it seems that the magnetic flux density is between 1.0-1.4 teslas. So, what I'm confused about is whether the flux density increases with each magnet you add to the system or if is just a constant based on the material and it doesn't matter how much material you have.

Intuitively it seems that the flux density would increase with more magnets, but I may just not understand what flux density really is. I've been trying to read more about it, but I think I've just confused myself more, so if anyone can set me straight on the matter, or at least point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful.
 
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