Superconducting levitation

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Superconducting levitation

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This is pretty damn cool.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TeS_U9qFg7Y

The way an object memorises and fixates its electromagnetic fields in 3D space, while being able to move along an axis of a magnetic path.

Maglev has been around for a good while, of course, but this appears to have a different take on the concept.
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Post by Lorenzo »

Wow! I always liked train models!
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Thanks Timo.
That was quite amazing!!
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Nice :lol:
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Post by ausser »

Interesting - thanks.

However - proximity to liquid nitrogen makes me somewhat uncomfortable.

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Post by Marc »

That's one strong cup of coffee!

Very cool,

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Post by S0C9 »

very interesting....

he'd probably get fined in the US for not wearing the appropriate safet gloves, googles, suit, etc. when dispensing liquid nitro !! LOL
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