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Japanese Scientist Make Object Float Without Using External Source

Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

News! Japanese Scientist Jason Twamley, A leading research team at Japan’s OIST, showcased levitation sans external energy, a breakthrough in quantum science. Using a novel material, they unlocked gravity-defying potential for future tech.

Leveraging superconductors and diamagnetic materials, objects can float above magnets, akin to maglev trains. This innovation extends to sensor development, particularly in oscillators for ultra-sensitive applications.

Overcoming challenges like eddy damping and minimizing kinetic energy, the team crafted a graphite-based material coated with silica and wax, enabling levitation in a vacuum.

Real-time feedback mechanisms cooldown movement, enhancing precision comparable to atomic gravimeters.