Magnetic levitation is undertaken using a small superconducting magnet shown in Fig. 1. “Top view” means that an object is observed from the top of the bore tube. “Side view” means that an object is observed from side as shown in Fig. 2.

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Fig. 1. Superconducting magnet used magnetic levitation.

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Fig.2　Experimental setup for “Side view” observation.