Acoustic levitation: how sound can get physical
Scientists prove it is possible to levitate and move objects in mid air using only sound
By Richard Gray
11:03AM GMT 02 Jan 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=odJxJRAxdFU

Imagine how much easier life would be if it was possible to levitate objects. Maglev trains, for example, use powerful magnets to repel the carriages and remove the friction of the train on the tracks.

But magnets are just one way of achieving this – and they require the object to have a repelling magnetic force. Now scientists in Japan have shown that a similar effect can be achieved with sound.

In this video they show that it is not only possible to levitate objects in mid-air using sound waves, but also to move them around. The results can be quite artistic – look about 1 minute in to see just what is possible.

They then levitate match heads, drops of water, screws and nuts.

The researchers at the University of Tokyo say they hope to refine the technique so it can be used to manipulate delicate electronic components when assembling hardware.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/good-to-...t-physical.html

@Eglman

cool Thanks for the post.

I wonder if certain types of music work better than others.

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@Eglman

cool Thanks for the post.

I wonder if certain types of music work better than others.

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Well, me thinks calling what is generating this phenomena "music" is a misunderstanding. Isn't it just generic tones?

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