Superconducting levitation

Timo · Post by **Timo** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:12 pm

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.

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:08 pm

Wow! I always liked train models!
Regards, Lorenzo

tritex4 · Post by **tritex4** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:24 pm

Thanks Timo.
That was quite amazing!!

franky silva · Post by **franky silva** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:16 pm

Nice

ausser · Post by **ausser** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:28 pm

Interesting - thanks.

However - proximity to liquid nitrogen makes me somewhat uncomfortable.

Peace
Ausser.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 2:28 pm

That's one strong cup of coffee!

Very cool,

Marc

S0C9 · Post by **S0C9** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:39 am

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