Transportation
Publications, Aerodynamic Design of Maglev Vehicles, American Maglev, Atlanta Chattanooga Maglev, Baltimore-Washington Maglev Project, Boeing: MagLev, California Maglev Alliance, Howstuffworks: How Maglev Train Works, Inductrak, Introduction to Maglev, Maglev 2000 Florida
Barry's Magnetic Levitation Plans
How to design a magnetic levitation demonstrator using photodetectors and electronics to control an electromagnet.
Fun with Diamagnetic Levitation
A simple how-to for creating your own diamagnetic levitation experiments, complete with demonstration images and thorough explanations.
Fundamentals of Maglev
Basic physics, types of maglev, how they float, and issues related to Maglev Trains.
High Speed Ground Transportation Association
Organization working to expand high speed ground transportation in the United States.
Maglev and Other Research of Dr. Marc T. Thompson
Research Interests of Marc T. Thompson, Ph.D., System Design Consultant and Professor of Electrical Engineering.
Maglev Quicklinks
Links to systems currently operational or under development.
MAGLEV-2002
The 17th International Conference on Magnetically Levitated Systems and Drives, Lausanne. The conference is aimed to present the existing industrialization status, the marketing and social aspects, and application of MAGLEV for high-speed transportation systems.
Magnetic Levitation
Magnetic levitation research at the University of Nottingham, England.
Magnetic Levitation - Science is Fun
Magnetic levitation information, photos and links. Includes the article "What is a magnetic field?".
Magnetic levitation links and experiments by Bill
Magnetic levitation links. Also experiments by Bill Beaty. Part of Bill Beaty's extensive science site.
Revolve Magnetic Bearings, Inc.
Design, development, manufacture and implementation of magnetic bearings. The company provides solutions where other bearings fail.
Shanghai Pudong Airport MagLev in Depth
Discover what a real Maglev in operation looks like. Contains many pictures and ticket information.
Shanghai's Maglev - the world's fastest
The future is here, in Shanghai, where the world's first maglev is up and running, reports Ron Gluckman.
The Frog That Learned to Fly
Plenty of materials can be levitated in a strong magnetic field - from simple metals, liquids, and various polymers to everyday things such as various plants and living creatures (frogs, fish and a mouse).
Thompson Consulting
Magnetic suspensions and power electronics design.
Urban Maglev
Discussion group and news archive for those interested in low speed maglev ("urban maglev"), quiet trains designed for urban transit, with top service speeds usually under about 100mph.