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Magnetic Compensation of Gravity and Centrifugal Forces
This paper deals with the theoretical combination of magnetic forces, centrifugal forces, and gravity acting on low- χ magnetic fluids contained within a cylindrical shaped zone with a horizontal axis. The magnetic field is created by a combination of both quadrupolar winding and dipolar fields, as...
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Published in: | Microgravity science and technology 2009, Vol.21 (1-2), p.123-127 |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | This paper deals with the theoretical combination of magnetic forces, centrifugal forces, and gravity acting on low-
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magnetic fluids contained within a cylindrical shaped zone with a horizontal axis. The magnetic field is created by a combination of both quadrupolar winding and dipolar fields, as exists in superconducting coils developed for particle accelerators. Such a ground based device, if static, simulates a rotation – in space conditions – of a paramagnetic substance such as liquid oxygen. When the cylinder rotates, it creates exact gravity compensation – on Earth – for diamagnetic fluids such as hydrogen. These results go beyond a previous result that found it impossible to reach perfect magnetic compensation of gravity in a 3D domain. |
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ISSN: | 0938-0108 1875-0494 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s12217-008-9056-x |