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Magnetic Collection

"Magnetic: Unveiling the Invisible Forces" From its discovery in ancient China to cutting-edge fusion research, magnetic phenomena have captivated humanity for centuries

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Mass spectrometer, 1954

Mass spectrometer, 1954
Mass spectrometer. Researchers adjusting the controls of a mass spectrometer. This is an all-metal demountable mass spectrometer

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Fusion research, tokamak device

Fusion research, tokamak device
Nuclear fusion research. Cutaway computer artwork of the planned ITER tokamak device. It will be the first full scale fusion device to produce energy at a level of an electricity-producing power

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Aurora borealis and Moon

Aurora borealis and Moon over mountains and trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Brain tumour, MRI scan

Brain tumour, MRI scan
Brain tumour. Coloured orthogonal views (axial left, coronal middle, sagittal right) of a male head, made from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans

Background imageMagnetic Collection: RMS Olympic on maiden voyage

RMS Olympic on maiden voyage
Postcard labelled the Titanic, though it is in fact the Titanics sister ship, RMS Olympic, during her maiden voyage. The small tender, Magnetic is by her side

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetic levitation of superconductor

Magnetic levitation of superconductor
Demonstration of magnetic levitation of one of the new high-temperature superconductors - yttrium- barium- copper oxide (Y-Ba2-Cu3-O7-x)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Aurora borealis

Aurora borealis over trees by a river. This coloured light display (the northern lights) is visible in the night sky at high latitudes

Background imageMagnetic Collection: An Attractive Idea for Gents Wear

An Attractive Idea for Gents Wear
Do you realise that the equinoctial gales will soon be blowing in upon us? If so, do not forget to buy one of the new patent adjustable, magnetic hat guards, for use with any style and size of hat

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Galileo Ferraris

Galileo Ferraris
GALILEO FERRARIS Italian physicist, discoverer of the rotating magnetic field. Date: 1847 - 1897

Background imageMagnetic Collection: China. Han Dynasty (206 aC-220 BC). Invention

China. Han Dynasty (206 aC-220 BC). Invention

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Fusion reactor maintenance T180 / 0078

Fusion reactor maintenance T180 / 0078
^BFusion reactor maintenance. ^b Technician in the interior of a Tokamak device, which confines hot plasma. This is used in the research of fusion as a future energy source

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Puysegurs Magnetic Elm

Puysegurs Magnetic Elm
PUYSEGUR His magnetic elm at Buzancy, which he magnetised, and which magnetised his subjects in their turn

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9855

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9855
Magnetic field. Computer artwork showing the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. A magnetic field always runs from the north pole to the south pole

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetism

Magnetism. Iron shavings attracted to two ends of a horseshoe magnet. The filings are attracted to the magnet by the force of its magnetic field

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Greenwich / Magnetic Clock

Greenwich / Magnetic Clock
A young well-dressed couple admire the magnetic clock outside Greenwich Royal Observatory. Date: 19th Century

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Sir James Clark Ross

Sir James Clark Ross
SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Scenic aurora borealis with nice reflections and pier at night in Finland

Scenic aurora borealis with nice reflections and pier at night in Finland

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Aurora Borealis appear over a snow covered mountain in winter landscape

Aurora Borealis appear over a snow covered mountain in winter landscape. Northern lights mountain landscape

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, iron filings, etc

Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, iron filings, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst

Background imageMagnetic Collection: 1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

1970s Computer Centre, Liverpool, Published 18th May 1979

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetic stones in Ahu Te Pito Kura, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

Magnetic stones in Ahu Te Pito Kura, Rapa Nui National Park, Easter Island, Chile

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The Magnetic Hill, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

The Magnetic Hill, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
The Magnetic Hill is an example of a gravity hill, a type of optical illusion created by rising and descending terrain. It is located at the northwestern edge (in the Magnetic Hill Area)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: RMS Titanic - shipping chart of North Atlantic

RMS Titanic - shipping chart of North Atlantic for the month of April 1912, Sheet 133, Meteorological Office, London. The chart is in colour and displays wind, sea current, sea temperature

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) German physicist, discovering that electric current has an

Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) German physicist, discovering that electric current has an effect on magnetic
533593 Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) German physicist, discovering that electric current has an effect on magnetic needle. Wood engraving c1880

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnet given by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) to Ferdinando II de Medici, c. 1608 (object)

Magnet given by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) to Ferdinando II de Medici, c. 1608 (object)
DEX5040803 Magnet given by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) to Ferdinando II de Medici, c.1608 (object) by Galilei, Galileo (1564-1642); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

Background imageMagnetic Collection: DDE-90026274

DDE-90026274
Australia, Queensland, North Coast, Magnetic Island. Rocky Coast of Geoffrey Bay. Date: 14/10/2005

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetic Fishes (engraving)

Magnetic Fishes (engraving)
7193758 Magnetic Fishes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnetic Fishes. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMagnetic Collection: A Star of the First Magnetude (engraving)

A Star of the First Magnetude (engraving)
7178096 A Star of the First Magnetude (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Star of the First Magnetude)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The Wonderful Magnet (engraving)

The Wonderful Magnet (engraving)
7182168 The Wonderful Magnet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wonderful Magnet)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The Magnetic Brush Method (plate 21), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque

The Magnetic Brush Method (plate 21), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Magnetic Brush Method (plate 21), 1843

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Controller, Magnetic Compass, General Electric, 2CA10E1, Wiley Post crash

Controller, Magnetic Compass, General Electric, 2CA10E1, Wiley Post crash
Cylindrical shaped panel mounted instrument, with white luminous figures on black face. Earth induction compass. On 15 August 1935

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Gilt-brass cased clock-watch with alarm, sundials and lunar volvelle in the form of a

Gilt-brass cased clock-watch with alarm, sundials and lunar volvelle in the form of a
1217557 Gilt-brass cased clock-watch with alarm, sundials and lunar volvelle in the form of a book, c. 1580 (gilt-brass) by Kock, Hans (d)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers, trade card (engraving)

I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers, trade card (engraving)
610433 I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I & T Rigge, Razor Makers and Cutlers)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Hans Christian Oersted showing his friends the deviation of the magnetic needle under

Hans Christian Oersted showing his friends the deviation of the magnetic needle under the influence of an electric
1093305 Hans Christian Oersted showing his friends the deviation of the magnetic needle under the influence of an electric current, 1820 (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The Tree of Buzancy (chromolitho)

The Tree of Buzancy (chromolitho)
974005 The Tree of Buzancy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tree of Buzancy)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Magnetic needles on a terrella will point towards the north pole, A

Magnetic needles on a terrella will point towards the north pole, A
539362 Magnetic needles on a terrella will point towards the north pole, A. other needles will do likewise, even though the surface of the terrella is uneven, as at O

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The Big Laboratory viewed from the Dark Room, 1860 (w / c on paper)

The Big Laboratory viewed from the Dark Room, 1860 (w / c on paper)
TRI98479 The Big Laboratory viewed from the Dark Room, 1860 (w/c on paper) by Moore, Harriet Jane (1801-1884); 33x28 cm; The Royal Institution, London

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Danish physicist Hans Christian Oersted discovering electromagnetism, 1820 (engraving)

Danish physicist Hans Christian Oersted discovering electromagnetism, 1820 (engraving)
5207629 Danish physicist Hans Christian Oersted discovering electromagnetism, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Cartoons, Some Probable Inventions for 1924

Cartoons, Some Probable Inventions for 1924. 1924

Background imageMagnetic Collection: The magnetism, 1785 (engraving) (b / w photo)

The magnetism, 1785 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT252902 The magnetism, 1785 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Two Movable Horizontal Sundials, Paris, c. 1720 (gilt brass)

Two Movable Horizontal Sundials, Paris, c. 1720 (gilt brass)
MFR135786 Two Movable Horizontal Sundials, Paris, c.1720 (gilt brass) by Bion, N. (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Animal Magnetism - The Operator putting his Patient into a Crisis

Animal Magnetism - The Operator putting his Patient into a Crisis
746860 Animal Magnetism - The Operator putting his Patient into a Crisis, from A Key to Physics, and the Occult Sciences, 1800 (hand-coloured engraving) by Sibly Ebenezer (1751-1800)

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, magnetism

Diagrams of magnets, magnetic fields, magnetism experiments, etc. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Background imageMagnetic Collection: Dipping needle compass made by Edward Nairne, 1772

Dipping needle compass made by Edward Nairne, 1772
Dipping needle compass made by Edward Nairne for the Board of Longitude based on plans for the Reverend John Mitchell, Rector of Thornhill, 1772



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"Magnetic: Unveiling the Invisible Forces" From its discovery in ancient China to cutting-edge fusion research, magnetic phenomena have captivated humanity for centuries. In 1954, the mass spectrometer revolutionized scientific analysis by utilizing magnetic fields to separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio. Fast forward to modern times, where fusion research has taken center stage with the tokamak device. This revolutionary technology harnesses powerful magnetic fields to confine and control plasma, paving the way for limitless clean energy possibilities. Nature's own mesmerizing display of magnetism can be witnessed in the enchanting dance between Aurora borealis and Moon. The ethereal lights are a result of charged particles from solar winds interacting with Earth's magnetic field. In medical advancements, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans have become indispensable tools in diagnosing brain tumors and other ailments. By employing strong magnets and radio waves, MRI provides detailed images without harmful radiation exposure. Pushing boundaries further is the concept levitation of superconductors. This mind-boggling phenomenon defies gravity as superconductors float above powerful magnets due to their unique ability to expel all internal magnetic fields. Taking a historical turn, we recall RMS Olympic embarking on her maiden voyage in 1911 – an iconic vessel that utilized electromagnetic propulsion systems ahead of its time. Returning once again to nature's grand spectacle, witnessing Aurora borealis illuminating night skies leaves us awestruck at Earth's harmonious interaction with our planet's geomagnetic field. Beyond science and nature lies fashion inspiration; an attractive idea emerges for gents wear incorporating magnetism into design elements - a perfect blend of style and innovation that captures attention effortlessly. Pioneers like Galileo Ferraris paved the way for understanding electromagnetism through his groundbreaking discoveries during late 19th century Italy. His work laid foundations for future technological marvels we enjoy today.