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Quantum levitation is no joke
19 October 2011
 
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The mind-boggling demonstration of quantum levitation comes from a representative from Tel-Aviv University, at Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC) 2011. Could a superconductor locked in magnetic field possibly suggest a future with hoverboard in reality?

As shown in the video, the super-cooled object stayed locked in mid-air, maintaining the same position and movement as the demonstrator gives momentum, whether it is to stay still or rotate above (or below) a metal disk.

The mystery behind the levitating superconductor is yet to be unlocked. If you have an idea, please let us know.
 
 
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