Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation

by James D. Livingston

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: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"