Levitation for tiny objects - Straits Times

Levitation for tiny objects Straits Times, Singapore - 1 hour ago 'By reducing the friction that hinders motion and contributes to wear and tear, the new technique provides a theoretical means for improving machinery at ...

ASML “double-dips” with updated litho tool - Solid State Technology

ASML “double-dips” with updated litho tool Solid State Technology, NH - Jan 5, 2009 Linear actuators built into the levitation system propel the stages across the magnet plate. Short stroke motors above the levitation and propulsion coils ...

Spinning Water Droplets Could Provide Insights into Black Holes ... - PhysOrg.com

Spinning Water Droplets Could Provide Insights into Black Holes ... PhysOrg.com, VA - Dec 15, 2008 By magnetically levitating water droplets, and using a “liquid electric motor” technique to spin them, researchers can investigate how the droplets change ...

A Cardiac Surgeon Pours Spirit Into Artificial Heart - Wall Street Journal

A Cardiac Surgeon Pours Spirit Into Artificial Heart Wall Street Journal - Dec 30, 2008 She had become convinced that she couldn't save patients with serious heart problems only using surgical techniques, but that she would need a tool or an ...

Keeping the Grey Goo at Bay - Scienceline

Keeping the Grey Goo at Bay Scienceline, NY - Dec 18, 2008 “Most of reality is in that messy intermediate zone, as opposed to electronic levitation and grey goo.” Even with the difficulties involved in risk ...