Non-Contact DC Electromagnetic Propulsion by Multipole Transversal Field: Numerical and Experimental Validation

This paper describes the numerical and experimental validation of a novel non-contact dc electromagnetic propulsion concept. In the proposed approach, a propulsion coil carrying a dc current is surrounded by a dc transversal multipole field created inside of a launch tube. The interaction between the transversal dc magnetic field and a dc propulsion coil results in the generation of axial (thrust)...