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dbaezner
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I'm trying to provide a simple technology for vehicles to float above the ground in a sci-fi story I'm writing. Star Wars landspeeders use anti-gravity, which I suppose I could use as well. It's not unique to Star Wars, although it was popularized by that saga and I was hoping to do something different.
I was wondering what the future holds for magnetic levitation. I know it's already used for some trains, but was wondering what the physics problems would be in trying to float vehicles on a strong magnetic field. Obviously the field would have to be embedded in roadways and parking lots, which limits is use. In particular, though, I was wondering what such a strong field would do to people trying to move about near roads and parking lots. I'm guessing a lot of car keys are going to be stuck to the ground. :-) What about health effects?
Also, if anyone can suggest other options, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks
I was wondering what the future holds for magnetic levitation. I know it's already used for some trains, but was wondering what the physics problems would be in trying to float vehicles on a strong magnetic field. Obviously the field would have to be embedded in roadways and parking lots, which limits is use. In particular, though, I was wondering what such a strong field would do to people trying to move about near roads and parking lots. I'm guessing a lot of car keys are going to be stuck to the ground. :-) What about health effects?
Also, if anyone can suggest other options, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks