Introduction to Magnetic Levitation

As we move into the twenty first century, research shows that the transportation systems we have in place today may not be capable of supporting our transportation needs for the future.  Because of the growing need for quicker and more efficient methods for moving people and goods, researchers have turned to a new technique, one of those techniques is using electromagnetic rails and trains.

This rail system is referred to as magnetic levitation, or "maglev".  Maglev is a generic term for any transportation system in which vehicles are suspended and guided by magnetic forces.  Instead of engines, maglev vehicles use electromagnetism to levitate (raise) and propel the vehicle.  Alternating current creates a magnetic field that pushes and pulls the vehicle and keeps it above the support structure, called a guide way.

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