Magnetic Collection (#5)

Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914) British physicist and chemist. Photography (bromide paper): Incandescent light bulb. Here a Royal Society Conversazione, 8 May 1889

Hans Christian Oersted (1777-1851) German physicist. Discovered effect of electric on a magnetic needle. Engraving c1870

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

A magnetized needle pushed through a ball of cork, and floating submerged in a goblet of water, shows dip and the direction of the magnetic pole. From William Gilbert De Magnete, London 1600

Apparatus used by the Curies to investigate the deflection of the beta rays from radium (R) in magnetic field. Engraving published Paris 1904

Hans Christian Oested (1777-1851) German physicist. Discovered effect of electric on a magnetic needle. Engraving c1870

Behaviour of a magnetic compass in a box if carried round a globe-shaped magnet (N centre of picture) with magnetic poles where lines cross (left and right of N)

A terrella or globe-shaped magnet with lumps of iron to represent mountains and showing the north-seeking property of a magnetic needle. From William Gilbert De Magnete, London, 1600

Map making and surveying using a magnetic compass. Bor is north and Aust is south. From Athanasius Kircher Magnes: sive de arte magnetica, 1643. Woodcut

William Gilbert (1540-1603) English physician and scientist born at Colchester, Essex. Appointed physician to Elizabeth I (1601)

Rasputin (ja1871-1916) Russian peasant, holy-man and mystic, surrounded by some of the women drawn by his magnetic personality

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

Sunspot with streamers of super-hot, electrically charged gas (plasma) arc from the surface of the Sun, revealing the structure of the solar magnetic field. Credit NASA

Frederick Settle Barff (1823-1887) English chemist born at Hackney, Greater London. Inventor of the Barff (Bower-Barff) process for preventing the corrosion of iron

Bar magnet attracting metal filings

Coins attracted by horseshoe magnet

Horseshoe magnet attracting metal filings

Hand holding magnet, picking up metal filings

Metal filings attached to magnets (charges of the same type, repelling)

Hand holding magnet with push pins attached at the bottom

Horseshoe magnet attracting metal screws

Hand holding a magnet picking up colourful paperclips

Hand picking up feathers with electrically charged piece of amber

Three pieces of magnetic mineral

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

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 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

ITER Reaction vessel C018 / 3801
Artists concept view of the interior of the ITER reaction vessel. Nuclear fusion involves creating a plasma of superheated gas to temperatures of more than 200 million degrees C

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

ITER Fusion Research Reactor C016 / 9201
Artists concept view of the interior of the ITER reaction vessel. Nuclear fusion involves creating a plasma of superheated gas to temperatures of more than 200 million degrees C

White matter fibres of the human brain C016 / 9017
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain, depicting mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are found in the brain

White matter fibres of the human brain C016 / 9012
White matter fibres. Coloured 3D diffusion spectral imaging (DSI) scan of the bundles of white matter nerve fibres in the brain, depicting mirror neurons. Mirror neurons are found in the brain

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)

Industrial computer, 1980s
Computer history. View of a computer room of an watch-making factory in 1983. Along the walls are banks of tape readers that act as memory banks

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 tape loop in Baikonur museum
Magnetic tape loop of early Russian computer in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Magnet man world record attempt, Georgia
Magnet man world record attempt. 40-year-old Etibar Elchiyev from the town of Marneuli, Georgia, known as magnet man, setting a world record by holding 50 metal spoons onto his body

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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.