Quantum Locking and the Earth's Magnetic Field

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of achieving quantum levitation using the Earth's magnetic field, specifically exploring how much stronger the magnetic field would need to be for this to occur. Participants also touch on the potential effects of such a change in magnetic field strength on other systems and speculate on the possibilities of increasing the Earth's magnetic field strength.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how much stronger the Earth's magnetic field would need to be to enable quantum levitation, suggesting a focus on very large objects, potentially the size of islands.
  • Another participant notes that the required strength of the magnetic field would depend on the weight and size of the object intended for levitation.
  • There is a discussion about the appropriateness of the forum for speculative science fiction inquiries, with some participants clarifying the forum's rules regarding such topics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the speculative nature of the inquiry regarding quantum levitation and the Earth's magnetic field, but there is no consensus on the specifics of how much stronger the field would need to be or the implications of such changes.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific quantitative measures for the strength of the magnetic field required for levitation and does not resolve the implications of changing the Earth's magnetic field on other systems.

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Don't know if this is the right place to post this, but it seemed like the best place to start.
I'm wondering how much stronger would the Earth's magnetic field need to be in order to make quantum levitation using Earth's magnetic field alone a possibility.
Bonus: Effects the change in strength of the field would have on other systems?
Extra bonus: Thoughts on how increasing the strength of the Earth's magnetic field would be possible?

Writing some science-fiction. Thank you!
 
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It sounds like you are working on a SF story. Is that the case?
 
anorlunda said:
It sounds like you are working on a SF story. Is that the case?
Yes, though I didn't put my original post in this forum because in the rules it says, "this forum is ONLY for the discussion of existing science fiction and fantasy stories..." Did I miss something?? I am super new here, so my apologies.
 
parkinglot said:
Yes, though I didn't put my original post in this forum because in the rules it says, "this forum is ONLY for the discussion of existing science fiction and fantasy stories..." Did I miss something?? I am super new here, so my apologies.
PF gets its share of SF scenarios to comment on. Sometimes there turns out to be a glimmer of actual Science in them. There is plenty of SF that's really entertaining, based on total nonsense so don't feel bad when we're grumpy. :smile:
 
parkinglot said:
Yes, though I didn't put my original post in this forum because in the rules it says, "this forum is ONLY for the discussion of existing science fiction and fantasy stories..." Did I miss something?? I am super new here, so my apologies.
There are two SciFi subforums: one for existing stuff and one for those who try to develop something and came to ask about the physical background of ideas. The latter is the one I just moved your thread into.
 
parkinglot said:
I'm wondering how much stronger would the Earth's magnetic field need to be in order to make quantum levitation using Earth's magnetic field alone a possibility.
That depends on what and how heavy is the thing you want to levitate.
 
Bandersnatch said:
That depends on what and how heavy is the thing you want to levitate.
Very large objects. I'm thinking of things the size of islands or even bigger. I don't have an exact size in mind, but very, very large.
 

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