The Fastest train ever built | The complete physics of it

Magnetically levitated trains are common nowadays. However, the MagLev train the Central Japan Railway Company developed is quite unique and superior to the other trains. Running at more than 600 km per hour, it has achieved the status of ‘fastest train.’ This train uses superconducting magnets, which is why it is called SC MagLev. Once charged with an exciting current, the superconducting magnets of this train produce a circulating DC current and strong magnetic field forever, with zero loss. Let’s understand more about this successfully tested train technology, which is projected to overtake other magnetic levitation technologies by the year 2027. The same technology is poised to connect New York city to Washington DC in just one hour by 2030.

[ellisbell]

I suppose the person checking the tickets would be a Superconductor?

[pazpaz]

The study began in 1962 .
The experiment started in 1979 at the experimental site in Miyazaki prefecture .
Unmanned at 517km/h in 1982 .
In 1999, Manned at 552km/h in Yamanashi prefecture .
In 2015, it recorded 603km/h .
Commercial operation is 500km/h .
It has a history of 60 years 👍💪💯

[DescartesRenegade]

I'm a physics engineering major and found electrodynamics and magnetism the most fascinating part of physics...even though I still get insanely confused when it's being explained.

[karanjit]

It's easy enough to understand the concept behind the fast train but the time and engineering in it took 60 years! Huge applause to Japanese Engineers.

[marcovortexbohler]

Respect to the engineers who build these things.

[bwing]

Bravo to the graphics department. This helps us idiots understand, and it was pretty complex without being confusing. Simply makes sense.

[skeller]

I got to ride on the Shinkansen in Japan back in '91 and it was definitely cool. As I recall, it cruised at about 265 kpm. The engineering in this new train definitely looks phenomenal!

[isaac]

How does it float: magnets
How does it move: magnets
How is it kept stable : MAGNETS
How does it generates power: *IT'S MAGNETS ALL THE WAY DOWN!*

[mayurdahiwale]

Futurists in the 1950s: We'll see flying cars
Japan in 2021: No thanks. We prefer "flying" trains

[alin]

Team leader: How many coils do you plan to have?
Japanese engineers: Yes

[jithingopinath]

Hats off team....crystal clear explanation shows how deep you studied it...

[Adam-gocz]

As a electrician, I admire this on the highest level. Both theory and implementation. Brilliant.

[mayukhdutta]

It sounds easy when someone explains.... But that's the difference.... Converting the knowledge into practical things.... Kudos to Japan 🇯🇵. They are master of it.

[korzbro]

Wow. The engineering is insane. It hovers because it's moving, and it is centering itself because it's moving when hovering :) those Japanese engineers are at Tesla level.

[Nobody-xpip]

I am a high school student and this project seems so brilliant at so many levels. I love how many times they use Faraday's Law and how they use internal components of the train to evade issues. This is a wonderful animated explanation. Thank you


Edit : 3 months later after writing this comment, I have returned to this video since I have decided to make my high school investigatory project on this topic! This video started it all

[evilcakez]

You: Wait, it's all magnets?
Japanese Engineers: *Always has been*

[BoazAfful]

Massive respect to these engineers who build this train 🚆 👏

[djharmlss]

The evolution of trains is really amazing. Before, a locomotive requires heat (steam) to run, now and the future trains requires cold (liquid helium & nitrogen) to function. Added to that it is being powered wirelessly while hovering that even a standard smartphone wireless charger had no match. Very futuristic kudos to all engineers that made it happen.

[anandpareta]

Wait so its all Magnets ?!

Japanese engineers: Always has been

[PuddintameXYZ]

Essentially: "What's the solution to this problem posed by the magnets? More magnets!"