Eddy Currents and Magnetic Damping

This podcast explores the concepts of eddy currents and magnetic damping, including their induction through changing magnetic fields and their application in real-world systems like roller coaster brakes. It also discusses the efficiency and considerations of magnetic damping, including the beneficial use of eddy current heating in induction cooktops and the minimization of eddy currents' effects with laminated cores in transformers and motors. The podcast highlights the applications of eddy currents and magnetic damping in non-destructive testing and seismic protection, and provides simple experiments to observe eddy currents at home.