P3_4 A Linear Electromagnetic Mass Driver Powered Elevator

Authors

  • Robert Garner
  • Jenny Gregory
  • Jessica Taylor-Ashley
  • Daniel Worthy

Abstract

This paper applies the electromagnetic theory that forms the basis of the railgun mass driver to an elevator with comparable performance to those that are found in large buildings around the world. The current required to accelerate an inhabited elevator chamber was found to be 266kA.

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Published

01-11-2013

How to Cite

Garner, R., Gregory, J., Taylor-Ashley, J., & Worthy, D. (2013). P3_4 A Linear Electromagnetic Mass Driver Powered Elevator. Physics Special Topics, 12(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2131

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2013): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles