Working model of a permanent magnet?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of creating a physical model of a magnet that replicates magnetic properties without utilizing magnetic materials or electrical influence. Participants assert that magnetism arises from the movement of electrically charged particles and the alignment of magnetic dipoles due to quantum-mechanical spin. The concept of magnetic monopoles is mentioned as a theoretical possibility, but none have been discovered to date. The idea of a rotating black hole is briefly explored as a potential source of magnetism, although it remains tied to conventional matter.

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I know this may sound strange. Has anyone ever successfully created a working physical model of a magnet that exhibits the same properties ("flux" lines and attraction) without using magnetic materials or electrical influence?

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I rather doubt such a thing is even possible.
 
Magnetism exists whenever electrically charged particles are in motion, as in the movement of electrons in an electric current; Magnetism also arises from alignment of magnetic dipoles arising from quantum-mechanical spin...as in bar magnets.

As far as I know those are the only sources...If magnetic monpoles are ever found, that might do it, but none have been found so far...

Depending on exactly what you mean, a rotating black hole might fit...but it seems that even though one does not contain any "matter" as we know it, that's still the origin of the magnetism...so it's a bit of a stretch...

I'd agree it seems impossible today, but who knows about tomorrow?? It's perhaps similar to asking about antigravity...we don't know how do do that either... yet...
 

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