Magnetic river
Magnetic river is an electrodynamic magnetic levitation (maglev) system designed by Fredrick Eastham and Eric Laithwaite in 1974. It consists of a thin conductive plate on an AC linear induction motor. Due to the transverse flux and the geometry, this gives it lift, stability and propulsion as well as being relatively[vague] efficient. The name refers to the action that provides stability along the longitudinal axis, which acts similar to the flow of water in a river.
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b Laithwaite 1973, p. 802.
- ^ Laithwaite 1973, pp. 802-803.
- ^ Laithwaite 1973, p. 803.
- ^ Jump up to:a b Laithwaite 1973, p. 804.
- ^ Laithwaite 1973, p. 805.
- ^ Jump up to:a b c Curtis 1973, p. 805.
- Laithwaite, Eric (28 June 1973), “Linear motors for high-speed vehicles”, New Scientist, pp. 802–805
- Curtis, Anthony (28 June 1973), “Magnetic river mixes lift and thrust”, New Scientist, p. 805
