This article seems to be scarce on facts. First, as far as I know, no
one has proposed or built a maglev that works by attraction. They always
work by repulsion. As the author explains, that is essential for safety.
It also means the system is self correcting.
As for static electricity, I don't see how that would work. You could
have stationary levitation with static electricity, but to get motion,
you need something that is changing. I believe that all maglevs todate
use what's known as a linear motor. That is, the train contains fixed
magnets and the track contains a "coil" spread out. But the analogy
breaks down because the coil is really thousands (millions ?) of small
segments and only those under the train are activated - and using power.
I think the maglev technology is exciting. I'm wondering what will
happen to the excitement of travelling, though. Once you are in a closed
tube, you can't really appreciate the actual travel experience. Even on
the TGV in france, looking out the window is a pleasing experience.
Peri
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