The present invention is a saturated ferromagnetic structure for
controlling the homogeneity of the primary magnet field of a magnet in a
Magnetic Resonance Imaging system. The structure has a plurality of
coaxial laminations disposed thereon about a central axis of the
structure, such that the structure is magnetically saturated and
generates a magnetic field parallel to the central axis. In use the
structure functions to improve the homogeneity of the primary magnetic
field. The structure further allows for a MRI system with a less confined
patient space than is currently available with known MRI systems.