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Magnetic levitation, maglev, or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. The electromagnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational force.
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Magnetic Levitation Links and Experiments by Bill Beaty - Part of Bill Beaty's extensive science site. Maglev Quicklinks - Links to systems currently operational or under development. Urban Maglev - Discussion group and news archive for those interested in low speed maglev ("urban maglev"), quiet trains designed for urban transit, with top service speeds usually under about 100mph. Shanghai's Maglev: The World's Fastest Train - The future is here, in Shanghai, where the world's first maglev is up and running, reports Ron Gluckman. Maglev and Other Research of Dr. Marc T. Thompson - Research interests of Marc T. Thompson, Ph.D., system design consultant and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Thompson Consulting - Magnetic suspensions and power electronics design. Magnetic Levitation - Magnetic levitation research at the University of Nottingham, England. Magnetic Levitation - Science is Fun - Magnetic levitation information, photos and links. Includes the article "What is a magnetic field?". Magnet Science Experiments - A simple how-to for creating your own diamagnetic levitation experiments, complete with demonstration images and thorough explanations. Maglev Net - News about maglev trains and magnetic levitation technology, information on proposed projects. Basic facts, images and videos about maglev trains. The Frog That Learned to Fly - Information on diamagnetic levitation from the High Field Magnet Laboratory at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.
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