Magnetism Collection (page 7)

Horseshoe magnet attracting metal screws

Metal files surrounding magnet

Magnet attracting metal files

Iron filings hanging on the ends of hoof-shaped magnet, close up

Hand holding a magnet picking up colourful paperclips

Hand holding horseshoe magnet with suspended paperclip chain over green spoon, side view

Electrically charged balloon attracting pieces of coloured paper

Balloon Flights of Glaisher and Coxwell
James Glaisher (1809-1903), an English meteorologist and aeronaut, on the left, with Henry Tracey Coxwell (1819-1900), a professional balloonist, on the right

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9850
Magnetic field. Computer artwork showing the magnetic field lines around a bar magnet. A magnetic field always runs from the north pole (N) to the south pole (S)

Magnetosphere, artwork C017 / 0762
Magnetosphere. Computer artwork showing the shape of the Magnetosphere (blue) of an astronomical object. A magnetosphere is the area of space near an astronomical object in which charged particles

Michael Faraday, British physicist C017 / 7117
Michael Faraday (1791-1867), British chemist and physicist, demonstrating his magnetic spark generator, forerunner of the dynamo

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9853
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

Magnetic field, artwork C017 / 7656
Magnetic field. Compute artwork of two horseshoe magnets showing the magnetic field around them. The magnets are aligned so that the opposite poles, which attract each other, are facing each other

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9851
Magnetic field, artwork

Computer hard disk read / write head, SEM
Computer hard disk read/write head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the read and write electromagnetic device (head) of the hard disk of a computer

Particles in forcefield, artwork
Conceptual computer artwork depicting particles in a force field

Magnetic field, artwork C017 / 7657
Magnetic field. Compute artwork of two bar magnets showing the magnetic field around them. The magnets are aligned so that the opposite poles, which attract each other, are facing each other

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 8797
This is a view of a Wolf-Rayet star that has exploded in a gamma ray burst (GRB) event. Two jets have erupted out of the core, through the surrounding nebula (blue)

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 8798
This is a view of a Wolf-Rayet star that has exploded in a gamma ray burst (GRB) event. Two jets have erupted out of the core, through the surrounding nebula (blue)

Artwork of a gamma-ray burster F006 / 9715
This image represents a new type of gamma-ray burster (GRB), which lasts much longer than those found previously. Until now, GRBs created during the death throes of massive stars

Faraday on metals and magnetism, 1847
Faraday on metals and magnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a table of magnetic properties of a range of metals

Faraday on magnetism, 1854
Faraday on magnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an experiment with a rotating globe being spun in a magnetic field

Mesmers Baquet
Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), Viennese physician and hypnotist who claimed to be able to cure the sick by using animal magnetism", later known as mesmerism

Attraction between unlike magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced the two horseshoe magnets with their unlike poles aligned (labelled N, north, and S)

Repulsion between like magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced by two like poles of two bar magnets. This results in magnetic repulsion

Magnets and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a string of twelve ball magnets and their magnetic fields

Magnet and magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a horseshoe magnet and its magnetic field. The opposite magnetic poles are labelled N (north) ands (south)

Magnetic field pattern. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of a magnetic field from two ring magnets. The magnetised iron filings align due to the interactions between them

Earths radiation belts, artwork
Earths radiation belts. Artwork of the Earth and its radiation belts protecting it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. This protection is represented by a shield shape (blue)

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9852
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

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9854
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

Magnetic field, artwork C017 / 7655
Magnetic field. Compute artwork of two horseshoe magnets showing the magnetic field around them. The magnets are aligned so that the opposite poles, which attract each other, are facing each other

Teaching electromagnetism, circa 1899 C014 / 0454
Teaching electromagnetism. Group of young women studying electromagnets in a school classroom. This lesson is taking place in Washington DC, USA, and is thought to have taken place in around 1899

1950s dip circle. Dip circles are used to measure the angle between the horizon and the Earths magnetic field (the dip angle) at a given point on the Earths surface

Sunspot observation, 1861. Titled A Bit of the Sun, this photograph is by the British astronomer and chemist Warren De La Rue (1815-1899)

Aurora borealis over a tent. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Aurora borealis over trees. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights) that is visible in the night sky, usually only at high latitudes

Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay, UK
Aurora borealis, Whitley Bay. Rare view of northern lights over St Marys Island, Whitley Bay, UK. The aurora borealis is a coloured light display (the northern lights)

Northern Lights explained, artwork C016 / 8113
Northern Lights explained. Computer artwork showing the explosion of energy (bright, right) responsible for sudden increases in the brightness and movement of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

Wilhelm Weber, German physicist
Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804-1891), German physicist. Weber spent most of his career as professor of physics at the University of Gottingen from 1831 to 1837, and again from 1849

Faraday experiment on magnetism, 1851
Faraday experiment on magnetism. Photographic plate from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing the results of an experiment using iron filings to study magnetic

Faradays magneto-optic effect, 1849
Faradays magneto-optic effect. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram on the magneto-optic effect (also called the Faraday effect)

Faraday on electromagnetism, 1831
Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an electromagnetic generator

Faraday on electromagnetism, 1823
Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing expected results of experiments on electromagnetism

Faradays magneto-optic effect, 1845
Faradays magneto-optic effect. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram on the magneto-optic effect (also called the Faraday effect)

Faraday on electromagnets, 1832
Faraday on electromagnets. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of a large electromagnet. These notes date from 1 November 1832

Faraday on electromagnetism, 1821
Faraday on electromagnetism. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and diagrams on electromagnetic rotations. These notes date from 4 September 1821

Faraday on induction rings, 1831
Faraday on induction rings. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an electromagnetic induction ring

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"Magnetism: Unveiling the Historic Journey of a Powerful Force" Step back in time to witness Dr William Gilbert (1544-1603) showcasing his groundbreaking Experiment on Electricity to none other than Queen Elizabeth I. This momentous event marked the beginning of our understanding of magnetism. Fast forward to 1954, where the invention of the mass spectrometer revolutionized scientific research by allowing us to study magnetic properties with unparalleled precision. One cannot discuss magnetism without mentioning magnetic repulsion, a phenomenon that has puzzled and fascinated scientists for centuries. Its discovery opened doors to endless possibilities and sparked countless innovations. Enter Nikola Tesla, the brilliant Serb-US physicist who harnessed magnetism's potential like no one else before him. His contributions laid the foundation for modern electrical power systems and propelled humanity into a new era. In 1883, mesmerizing artwork by George du Maurier depicted the development of Mesmeric Science, which explored the intricate relationship between magnetism and human consciousness. It captivated minds worldwide and ignited further exploration into this enigmatic force. Travel back even further to 1849 when Michael Faraday delved deep into studying both magnetism and gravity. His groundbreaking experiments paved the way for our current understanding of these fundamental forces that shape our universe. But let us not forget ancient China during Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), where inventors first discovered magnets' extraordinary properties. Their ingenuity set in motion a chain reaction leading us towards unraveling nature's secrets. Returning once more to Dr William Gilbert captivating Queen Elizabeth I with his demonstrations; it was through his litho artwork that we can still visualize this historic encounter today—a testament to how far we've come since then. The concept of magnetic fields comes alive in stunning artwork C016/9855, showcasing their invisible yet powerful presence shaping everything around us—an awe-inspiring reminder of nature's hidden wonders waiting to be explored.