e-Power Technology

Polyphase Wireless Transfer for EV Charging Reaches New Levels at ORNL 

Using polyphase electromagnetic coupling coils with rotating magnetic fields to boost the power, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated breakthrough performance for wireless charging of electric vehicles. A recent series of prototype demonstrations have established the effectiveness of the technology, which ORNL is seeking to license to manufacturers. More research is focused on developing even higher power levels suitable for larger vehicles, getting the system to mass production-level readiness and exploring more applications. […]

News

Biomagnetism Leaders & Upstarts Converge in Sydney 

If the multifaceted dimensions of biomagnetism intrigue you, then Sydney down under would be a good place to hang out in August, especially from the 26th to 29th when BioMag 2024 takes place. The conference encompasses the intricate measurement of magnetic signals emanating from the human body with a special emphasis on brain activity and magnetic sensor technology. Speakers and attendees join to pursue the profound impact and scientific advancement of biomagnetism in cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuroscience and cardiology. […]

Research & Development

Astronomers Unveil Strong Magnetic Fields Spiraling at the Edge of Milky Way’s Central Black Hole

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, who produced the first ever image of our Milky Way black hole released in 2022, has captured a new view of the massive object at the centre of our Galaxy: how it looks in polarised light. This is the first time astronomers have been able to measure polarisation, a signature of magnetic fields, this close to the edge of Sagittarius A*. This image shows the polarised view of the Milky Way black hole. The lines overlaid on this image mark the orientation of polarisation, which is related to the magnetic field around the shadow of the black hole. […]