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Acoustic Levitation:


For more information about this research project, contact Dr. Douglas Brandt

Acoustic Levitation Apparatus
James Eiter with Acoustic Levitation project. (Spring 2005)

Current work involves 3D rotation of the levitated object. (Fall 2005)

A ping pong ball is levitated.
A ping pong ball is levitated by sound waves.

Acoustic levitation allows hot materials to be isolated from the walls of the surrounding chamber.

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