Freely levitating rotor spins out ultraprecise sensors for classical and quantum physics

Researchers have advanced levitation technology by addressing eddy current damping, enabling the creation of ultraprecise sensors for both classical physics and quantum mechanics.

• The innovative design by researchers effectively mitigates eddy current damping in macroscopic levitating systems, allowing for enhanced sensor precision in various applications.
• Using a magnet and a turbine, the team achieved stable levitation (physics), overcoming traditional challenges posed by friction and gravity in sensing technologies.
• This breakthrough allows for the development of sensors that can operate in both classical physics and quantum mechanics, potentially transforming fields such as metrology and material science.