Maker Faire Bay Area 2008
Magnetoscope

Location:   Expo Red   

Adjust the position of magnets above and below a puddle of ferrofluid which jumps up to form a dynamic spikey mass. This hands-on exhibit dramatically demonstrates the shape of magnetic fields and the macroscale properties of nanoscale materials-science. The internal hand-cranked mechanisms are illuminated and follow the designs of Leonardo da Vinci.

Web site: http://funexhibits.com/magnetoscope.html

Project photo.

Topic(s): Engineering | Science

Tags: science fun magnetism nano nanomaterials Leonardo+da+Vinci

About the Maker(s)

Michael Flynn Michael Flynn [
Michael Flynn is a physics teacher and renewable energy enthusiast. He is a collector of useful junk and collaborates with his wife, Heidi Kumao, in art, science and in life. Their 6000 Volt wedding cake was featured in Make vol. 09.
http://funexhibits.com/magnetoscope.html

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