Presents the fundamental principles governing levitation of material bodies by magnetic fields without too much formal theory. Defines the technology of magnetic bearings, especially those based on superconductivity, and demonstrates the key roles that magnetics, mechanics and dynamics play in the complete understanding of magnetic levitation and its bearings. Features extensive figures and photos of Mag-Lev devices and summarizes recent U.S. research studies in an effort to regain the lead in Mag-Lev technologies.
About the Author
Francis C. Moon is the author of Chaotic and Fractal Dynamics and Superconducting Bearings and Levitation, and editor of Dynamics and Chaos in Manufacturing Processes. All titles are available from Wiley.
Pei-Zen Chang is a professor at National Taiwan University's Institute of Applied Mechanics. Dr. Chang holds a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University. His expertise includes Microelectromechanical Systems and Electromagnetic Mechanical Systems.
