2.1. Modeling of the synchronous machine: general theory2.1.1. Description of the machine studied and general modeling hypotheses2.1.2. Fundamental circuit laws for the study of electrical machines2.1.3. Equations of the machine in abc variables2.1.4. Concordia transformation: equations of the machine in 0αβ variables2.1.5. Park transformation: equations of the machine in 0dq variables2.1.6. Connection between the machine and a three-phase link2.1.7. Reduction of rotor circuits to the stator2.1.8. Relative units (per-unit)2.2. Classical models and tests2.2.1. The synchronous non-saturated machine2.2.1.1. Classical linear model (Park model)2.2.1.2. Equivalent diagrams2.2.1.3. Operational reactances in non-saturated mode2.2.1.4. Internal and external parameters in non-saturated mode2.2.2. General classical tests2.2.2.1. Test of the synchronous machine in low-load steady state2.2.2.1.1. No-load test (taking down of the direct-axis magnetic characteristic)2.2.2.1.2. Short-circuit test2.2.2.1.3. Loss determination (ohmic, magnetic, mechanical)2.2.2.1.4. Low slip test (determination of longitudinal and transversal synchronous reactances)2.2.2.2. Synchronous machine tests in transient state2.2.2.2.1. Transient three-phase short-circuit test2.2.2.2.2. Load shedding test2.2.2.3. Transient standstill test2.2.2.3.1. Direct current decay test2.2.2.3.2. Frequency response static tests2.2.3. Potier Method2.2.3.1. Insufficiency of the linear theory2.2.3.2. Potier Model2.2.3.3. Experimental determination of Potier model parameters2.2.3.4. Necessity for a more general theory in the presence of saturation and magnetic saliences2.3. Advanced models: the synchronous machine in saturated mode2.3.1. Elements of the von der Embse theory of saturated electrical machines: inductive circuits in the presence of magnetic saturation2.3.2. General study of magnetic coupling in the presence of saturation2.3.2.1. Transformer effect coupling2.3.2.2. Cross-saturation coupling2.3.2.2.1. General study2.3.2.2.2. The UCL model2.3.2.2.3. Isotropic inductance2.3.3. Implementation of the model2.3.3.1. Leakage flux2.3.3.2. Operational reactances in saturated mode2.3.3.3. Large-amplitude transients2.4. Bibliography