Physics behind Crealev's devices.

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The discussion focuses on the physics behind Crealev's levitating devices, which utilize principles of magnetic levitation without moving parts or superconductors. Participants highlight the potential use of diamagnetism and Eddy currents, suggesting that a permanent magnet in the levitated object interacts with a dynamic magnetic field generated by a configuration of coils in the base. This method effectively circumvents Earnshaw's theorem, allowing stable levitation through innovative magnetic field manipulation.

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I am interested in hearing your comments about the physics behind Crealev's levitating devices (http://www.crealev.com/). It is known you can beat Earnshaw's theorem using spinning magnets:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_stabilized_magnetic_levitation

but in Crealev's devices it seems there are no moving parts (and of course no superconductors).

Could it be diagmagnetism created by Eddy currents?
 
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it does not show much about the base... from what I understand you can levitate a permanent magnet by rotating the fields around it. So my guess is that there may be a permanent magnet in the levitated object, while the base provides a dynamic field. you don't need moving parts in the base either, just a configuration of coils and some electricity.
 

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