Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation

by James D. Livingston

Book Overview

From Peter Pan to Harry Potter, from David Copperfield to levitating toys, there is magic in conquering gravity. In this first-ever popular introduction to "maglev"-- the use of magnetic forces to overcome gravity and friction--James D. Livingston takes lay readers on a journey of discovery, from basic concepts to today's most thrilling applications.

The tour begins with examples of our historical fascination with levitation, both real and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0674055357
• ISBN13: 9780674055353
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"