Scruit Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/19/looks-like-magic-quantum-levitation/?hpt=us_bn1It looks like something out of a magic show, where the magician is able to defy gravity and float or levitate an object in midair with no apparent explanation. Check out this really cool video which is not a Vegas show, but an example of something called quantum levitation.Magnetic levitation relies on two magnets pushing each other apart and some other force (like gravity or centripetal force) to hold the levitated object in place.In this demo the object is locked in place within proximity of the magnet - and the magnet holds it in place on all 3 axes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Wow that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 That';s pretty cool but wouldn't they have to make the "track" or road surface freeze ( probably a dumb question) I don't see what way they could mount it to a vehicle. Like the idea though I'm all for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 This is demonstrating superconductor properties, which needs to be at very low temperatures ("high temperature" super conductors are those that are superconducting above -250*C). There are a lot of benefits to superconductors beyond this such as 0 resistance wires, but unfortunately the low temp and ceramic nature make it impractical at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknight Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 That was nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Totally the coolest thing i have seen in a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 very cool. I thought they were building roller coasters like top thrill dragster based of off electromagnets. Sort of same principle but not nearly as stable as what that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 very cool. I thought they were building roller coasters like top thrill dragster based of off electromagnets. Sort of same principle but not nearly as stable as what that was.They don't hover though. The use the magnets to accelerate (like a rail gun) and stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Awesome. I am one step closer to being able to evade Griff Tannen in the Hill Valley town square ...as long as he doesn't chase me over water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 though cool, we're still a long way away from floating around in hover cars. the energy required to keep a regular superconductor at the correct temperature would not be remotely plausible given the population of people on the road today. nor would the resources even be available to make that many vehicles with the stuff.heck, if it was viable, a lot of things would be much better. instant-fast computers, practically free electricity, and yes. floating anythings. put your floating chandelier anywhere you dam well please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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