This paper deal with the electromagnetic analysis and experimental verification of a double-sided permanent magnet linear synchronous generator (PMLSG) with slotted stator windings. Magnetizations of the permanent magnets (PMs) were initially expressed by a Fourier series expansion using a two-dimensional (2-D) coordinate system for use in a no-load magnetic field analysis. Analytical solutions were derived based on Poisson and Laplace equations and appropriate boundary conditions. The magnetic field distributions were then obtained. An induced voltage equation for a sinusoidal moving translator was derived from the no-load magnetic field solutions. To analyze the generating characteristics, it was essential to predict the equivalent circuit components. The resistance of winding was derived by considering the shape. To calculate inductance of winding, it was necessary to analyze the armature reaction field. A no-load magnetic field analysis was conducted according to a series of steps for the purpose of performing armature reaction field calculations. Inductances were then predicted on the basis of the armature reaction field calculation. Finally, the generating characteristics of the PMLSG were determined by an equivalent circuit analysis and compared with those of other types of generators. All of the analysis results were verified by comparison with the results of FEA and experiments. Also, this paper considered the reduction of the detent force PMLSG. The detent force, which is caused by energy imbalances owing to the interaction between tooth-slot structures and the PMs, must be minimized for start-up operation. Therefore, in this paper, suggest reduce methods. In this study, the detent force of a PMLSG was analyzed using FEA. This study will accelerate similar analyses and designs for other applications.