Large Bismuth Monolith Maglev, Diamagnetic Levitation with 2 Holes, Kinetic Sculpture, Science Gift, Executive Desk Office Decor, Dad Gift
One at a time, this large bismuth maglev is capable of floating spherical and square magnets. These little magnets permanently escape the gravity of our planet without leaving its atmosphere. Hot air balloons, airplanes, electromagnetic lifted globes -these are all impressive devices. What makes these bismuth maglevs different is that they require no power - ever. In this little device I have capitalized on the little known force of diamagnetism, and it is truly amazing. This handcrafted bismuth kinetic art sculpture features the diamagnetic flotation of a cube, sphere or disc magnet. The magnet touches nothing but air. The arrangement requires no power of any kind, just a balancing of two bismuth crystals and two magnets.Bismuth is not magnetic - it's diamagnetic. It repels the north and south poles of magnets equally. In my arrangement, the top magnet attracts the small magnet with enough force to lighten it. The diamagnetic force of the bottom bismuth crystal can then push the littl