stator

The stator is a stationary part of a machine, such as an electric motor or generator, around which a rotor revolves. In induction motors, the stator contains windings that, when connected to an electric supply, produce a rotating magnetic field. This rotating field is fundamental to how induction motors operate, inducing currents in the rotor and creating torque. Similarly, in synchronous generators, the stator provides a path for the magnetic flux created by the rotating rotor, and it houses the coils where electricity is generated. The stator's construction, often made of laminated steel, is designed to efficiently manage magnetic fields and minimize energy losses.123