Magnetic energy basics and 5 areas of use
Magnetic energy, a fascinating aspect of the physical world, holds tremendous potential for various applications.
I will try to present in this article the realm...
The magnetic effect of light could let us harness the solar power without solar...
The researchers found a way to make an “optical battery,” said Stephen Rand, a professor in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,...
The magnetism of superconductors
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of superconductivity, the ability of some materials to conduct electricity with zero energy loss when cooled...
The dynamo effect
Experimental models of astrophysical and planetary dynamos have been studied in the laboratory and generate magnetic fields with new geometries.
Magnetic fields are ubiquitous in...
Electromagnetic Induction Powering the Modern World
Electromagnetic Induction and and its power
Electromagnetic induction, a phenomenon that underlies many of our modern technologies, is like magic hidden in plain sight. It's...
Magnetic computers could achieve ultimate energy efficiency
Future computers may rely on magnetic microprocessors that consume the least amount of energy allowed by the laws of physics, according to an analysis...
Wireless Charging: a great shortcut to the future
In a world where convenience is king and sustainability is paramount, wireless charging has emerged as a technological marvel that seamlessly marries both ideals.
Gone...
Humble robin uses quantum physics?
Researchers have been investigating the mechanism which enables birds to detect the Earth's magnetic field to help them navigate over vast distances. This ability,...
Converting the energy of waste heat occurring in integrated circuits
The heat which occurs in tiny computer processors might soon be no longer useless or even a problem. On the contrary: It could be...
The Highest Magnetic Fields Are Created in Dresden
On June 22, 2011, the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf set a new world record for magnetic fields with 91.4 Tesla.
To reach this record, Sergei Zherlitsyn and...