diamagnetism
Weak magnetic opposition
Diamagnetism is a weak form of magnetism in which a material is slightly repelled by magnetic fields rather than attracted.
All materials exhibit diamagnetism, but in most it's overwhelmed by stronger magnetic effects.
In purely diamagnetic materials like bismuth, copper, and water, the repulsion is observable: Diamagnetism allows a frog to levitate in a strong enough magnetic field.
Element eighty-three
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
mercury · water · quartz · silicon · carbon · diamond · wood · glass
Physics at nanoscopic scales
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- atomic structureInternal composition of atoms
bismuth
Element eighty-three
lead · mercury · water · quartz · silicon · carbon · diamond · wood · glass · organic compounds
levitation
Unsupported aerial suspension
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
quantum mechanics
Physics at nanoscopic scales
- susceptibilityLiability to influence
- permeabilityAbility to transmit fluids
- atomic structureInternal composition of atoms
magnetometer
Instrument measuring field strength