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Large gap magnetic suspension system

M. K. Abdelsalam, Y.M. Eyssa

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The design of a large gap magnetic suspension system is discussed. Some of the topics covered include: the system configuration, permanent magnet material, levitation magnet system, superconducting magnets, resistive magnets, superconducting levitation coils, resistive levitation coils, levitation magnet system, and the nitrogen cooled magnet system.

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Key concepts: Magnet, Levitation, Spin-stabilized magnetic levitation, Electrodynamic suspension, Magnetic levitation, Resistive touchscreen, Electromagnetic suspension, Superconducting magnet