Electrical Machines
Semi closed slots or totally closed slots are used in induction motors, essentially to

 increase pull out torque
 decrease starting torque
 reduce magnetising current and improve power factor
 improve starting torque

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Electrical Machines
In a stepper motor the detente torque means

  minimum of the static torque with the phase winding unexcited.
  minimum of the static torque with the phase winding excited.
  maximum of the static torque with the phase winding unexcited.
  maximum of the static torque with the phase winding excited.

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