This amazing interactive space was created in collaboration with teamLab, an interdisciplinary group of ultra-technologists active in Japan and around the globe. Using latest digital technology, TDK's forte—magnetism—is expressed here in artistic fashion through three modes— Space, Earth, Electrons—which interactively respond to touch and undergo various changes. The Electrons mode in particular comprises the two modes of electronics and spintronics, expressing the movement of electrons in each mode in a scientifically accurate manner.
Interactive Magnetic Field Theater by teamLab
Try changing the magnetic field of planets!
At this thrilling interactive theater, when you touch the Sun and planets, magnetism is released as light, which then alternately connects and disconnects. When you touch the path it takes, its appearance changes even more.
Try making an aurora appear!
When you place your hand on the wall, an aurora expands around it. Then, when this is touched its appearance changes. Magnetism is also related to auroras. Immerse yourself in this mysterious light created by nature!
Try touching electrons!
When you touch free electrons, the free electrons go through a lattice created by the chemical bonds. When touched repeatedly, this lattice shines as the free electrons go through it, and you can experience the passing of electricity
Exhibit Info
Space
Touch the sun or planets to see magnetic forces depicted through light, as they stream out from the sun and planets, connecting and disconnecting from each other. Touch those connecting paths and you will see them change.
Earth
Touch the aurora to see it shimmer and change into a variety of colors.
Electrons in electronics mode
When you touch free electrons, the free electrons go through a lattice created by the chemical bonds. When touched repeatedly, this lattice shines as the free electrons go through it, and you can experience the passing of electricity
Electrons in spintronics mode
Touch the free electrons and see electricity pass through the grid pattern created by the chemical bonds between the electrons. Touch the free electrons more than once and see electricity pass all at once through the grid pattern created by the chemical bonds, making the grid shine brightly.
About teamLab
Art collective formed in 2001. teamLab is a collective, interdisciplinary creative group that brings together professionals from various fields of practice in the digital society: artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, architects, web and print graphic designers and editors. Referring to themselves as "ultratechnologists," the group aims to go beyond the boundaries between art, science, technology and creativity, through co-creative activities.
http://www.team-lab.net/