Explain in layman's terms hysteresis

[pilot]

could someone explain in layman's terms hysteresis, and why this would contribute to heat in electromagnets

 

[jim mcnamara]

One very simple explanation about hysteresis loss:
http://www.tpub.com/neets/book5/15g.htm

 

[Danger]

That is one awesome link, Jim. Thanks!

 

[pilot]

I think I understand hysteresis, This is in relation to a tatoo machine, I posted a question which no one responded too earlier. I figured hysteresis would cause somebody to give some info. any way this is a "doorbell" circuit two coils a switch/contact with a capacitor. or an oscillating? circuit the coils magnetize and demagnetize rapidly 100 to 150 times per second. heat is my problem and how to minimize it.