I. Introduction
Switched reluctance machines (SRMs) have found usage in a variety of modern applications, such as hybrid electric vehicles [1], aircraft power systems [2], and wind-power generators [3], due to their robust structure, fast transient response, and high reliability due to the absence of rotor windings [4]. Performance of an SRM is predicted from its flux-linkage () characteristics vis-a-vis the phase current , which is decided by machine geometry and material properties, specifically the B–H curve.