Eric Laithwaite

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997), former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, demonstrates the levitation of a large metal plate.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997) former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, shows what happens when a very heavy wheel is spun up to 2,500 RPM. Recorded in May 1983.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997), former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, is interviewed by Colin Grimshaw in this archive recording from 1980. For more

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997), former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, shows a prototype sorter for metal waste.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997), former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, gives a demonstration of the Magnetic River that is shown working as a MagLev system for transport.

The wonders of magnetism and the linear motor are captured in this 1975 presentation by Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997) former Professor of Heavy Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997) of Imperial College London demonstrates some of the most difficult concepts in electricity &​ magnetism. This is one of a series of 16mm colour films made for schools. They were all made in Eric Laithwaite's "Heavy Electrical Laboratory" in the Electrical Engineering Department at Imperial College London.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997) of Imperial College London demonstrates the difference between magnetic and electro-magnetic motors. Examples futuristic - include minute pump that can fit inside human tissue and a huge test rig to help develop high speed vehicles driven by a linear motor. This is one of a series of 16mm colour films made for schools. They were all made in Eric Laithwaite's "Heavy Electrical Laboratory" in the Electrical Engineering Department at Imperial College London.

Professor Eric Laithwaite (1921-1997) of Imperial College London shows how a consideration of shape and size has had a profound effect on the design of electro-magnetic machines. This is one of a series of 16mm colour films made for schools. They were all made in Eric Laithwaite's "Heavy Electrical Laboratory" in the Electrical Engineering Department at Imperial College London.