Imperial College of Science & Technology, Heavy Electrical Engineering Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Volume :
32
Issue :
5
fYear :
1986
fDate :
5/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
355
Lastpage :
360
Abstract :
It is often difficult to persuade engineers to look again at old ideas. Linear motors have existed since the 19th century but they are still waiting to be used effectively. This article charts the history of linear motors from 1845 to the present day
