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science1 year ago

"Bismuth's Levitation Mystery: Unraveling the Repulsion from Magnets"

Bismuth exhibits magnetic levitation due to its strong repulsion from magnets, a result of its diamagnetic properties. Despite its electron configuration suggesting paramagnetism, relativistic effects from its position in the periodic table cause its behavior to be dominated by closed shells and large size, leading to strong diamagnetism. These unusual properties, including its low melting point and unconventional superconductivity, make bismuth valuable for applications in superconductors and quantum computing.

via Livescience.com|
#bismuth#diamagnetism#magnetic-levitation
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Unraveling the Mystery of Magnetic Levitation: Scientists' Breakthrough Discovery"

Scientists have uncovered a new form of magnetic levitation that defies classical physics, involving a stable levitation achieved by positioning a magnet close to a swiftly rotating magnet. This discovery, confirmed through experiments and computer modeling, reveals a delicate balance of magnetic forces that allows for stable levitation, akin to the locking of a spinning top in position. The newfound understanding of this magnetic interaction could lead to advancements in magnetic levitation technology, potentially simplifying and enhancing existing systems.

via The Debrief|
#anti-gravity#magnetic-levitation#physics
physics2 years ago

The Role of Rotation in Magnetic Levitation

Researchers have conducted a detailed experimental analysis to explain the forces behind magnetic levitation using a spinning magnet. The study reveals that the levitation phenomenon is caused by slight tilts in the magnetic axes of the magnets relative to their rotational axes. The researchers found that the spinning magnetic field of the rotor magnet exerts a torque on the levitating magnet, drawing it into a locked rotation. The levitating magnet assumes a vertical orientation with a few degrees tilt, resisting the torque that would align it parallel to the rotor magnet. The system has potential applications in contact-free manipulation of objects.

via Physics|
#experimental-analysis#magnetic-levitation#magnetism
science-and-technology2 years ago

UBC Okanagan's groundbreaking invention detects airborne viruses, including COVID

Researchers from UBC Okanagan have developed a system using magnetic levitation to detect and identify airborne viruses. The system collects air samples, separates viruses from other particles, and identifies them. The technology could serve as an early-warning system in high-risk areas such as hospitals and airports, helping to prevent pandemics. It could also aid in tracking and tracing exposure to viruses in public settings. The team is now working towards commercializing the technology.

via Summerland Review|
#airborne-viruses#detection-system#early-warning-system