Rising Force: The Magic of Magnetic Levitation

In this first-ever popular introduction to "maglev"-- the use of magnetic forces to overcome gravity and friction--Livingston takes lay readers on a journey of discovery, from maglev nanotechnology to Chinese trains that travel at 250 mph without touching the tracks. He finds magic in "fighting friction by fighting gravity." Read More

In this first-ever popular introduction to "maglev"-- the use of magnetic forces to overcome gravity and friction--Livingston takes lay readers on a journey of discovery, from maglev nanotechnology to Chinese trains that travel at 250 mph without touching the tracks. He finds magic in "fighting friction by fighting gravity." Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $42.00 Title: Rising Force by James D. Livingston Publisher: Harvard University Press Print ISBN: 9780674055353, 0674055357 eText ISBN: 9780674061095 Edition: 2011 Format: PDF eBook	$42.00 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ