Most powerful electromagnet/magnet for hobbyist?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around identifying the most powerful electromagnet or magnet that a hobbyist can afford, including considerations of cost, field strength, and availability. Participants explore the practicality of superconducting magnets and the accessibility of electromagnets for hobbyists.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the strongest electromagnet available for hobbyists and questions the affordability of superconducting magnets.
  • Another participant suggests checking a previous thread but notes the original poster's absence for further discussion.
  • A participant raises considerations regarding the volume and uniformity of the magnetic field when evaluating electromagnets.
  • A link to a specific product, a variable gap magnet, is provided as a potential option for hobbyists.
  • One participant claims to provide an answer but does not elaborate further.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the best option for hobbyists, and multiple viewpoints regarding the availability and characteristics of powerful magnets remain unresolved.

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What is the most powerful electromagnet/magnet that a hobbyist can afford to buy? That is, the one that can generate the strongest field? Are superconducting magnets prohibitively expensive? Really powerful lasers can be bought on the Internet, but I have never seen a store for electromagnets. Is there one?
 
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I would say, check out this thread. But as it turns out, that's a question that you asked. And didn't stick around for the answer.
 
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