magnetism

“Cool” Gas May Be At The Root Of Sunspots

[/caption] Although well over 40 years old, the Dunn Solar Telescope at Sunspot, New Mexico isn't going to be looking…

12 years ago

New Insights into the Moon’s Mysterious Magnetic Field

Ever since the Apollo era, scientist have known that the Moon had some kind of magnetic field in the past,…

12 years ago

Quantum Levitation And The Superconductor

Superconductivity and magnetic fields are like oil and water... they don't mix. When it can, the superconductor will push out…

12 years ago

Permanent Magnet

[/caption] A permanent magnet is a magnet that does not lose its magnet field. However what makes a magnet permanent?…

13 years ago

Paramagnetism

[/caption]Magnetism is a fundamental force of the universe, essential to its function and existence in the same way that gravity…

13 years ago

Magnetic Energy

[/caption]During the 19th century, one of the greatest discoveries in the history of physics was made by an Scottish physicist…

13 years ago

How Do Magnets Work

[/caption] We have all played with magnets from time to time. Every time you do, you have asked yourself 'how…

13 years ago

What are Magnets Made Of

[/caption] Magnets are the unsung heroes of the Modern Age. However most people don't really understand what are magnets made…

14 years ago

Electromagnetism

The short version: electromagnetism is one of the four fundamental forces (the strong force, the weak force, and gravitation are…

14 years ago