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"Quantum levitation"

Started by Mesozoic Mister Nigel, October 19, 2011, 10:01:47 PM

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Mesozoic Mister Nigel

October 19, 2011, 10:01:47 PM
I'm not sure what makes it "quantum" exactly, but this is pretty cool: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/10/quantum-levitation/
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Cainad (dec.)

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October 19, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
I guess it's "quantum" because the underlying principles have to do with the magical voodoo of electrons and energy states, or something. :?

The important take-away point here, however, is HOLY SHIT THAT'S COOL HOW DO I GET ONE?!?!

Freeky

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October 19, 2011, 10:16:55 PM
That is pretty goddamn cool.

Faust

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October 19, 2011, 10:32:57 PM
Spontaneous magnetic alignment in ferrous materials is a quantum effect I suppose though I would more commonly know it as an electromagnetic effect.

But it looks cool anyway.
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Bruno

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October 20, 2011, 08:23:09 PM
Quote from: Cainad on October 19, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
I guess it's "quantum" because the underlying principles have to do with the magical voodoo of electrons and energy states, or something. :?

The important take-away point here, however, is HOLY SHIT THAT'S COOL HOW DO I GET ONE?!?!

If you have some Yttrium, Barium, and Copper Oxide, I have a kiln.

How hard could it be?
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