Inductrack, the new PASSIVE Magnetic Levitation technical
breakthrough is SkyTran's essential enabling technology. 

Inductrack Lawrence Livermore National Labs passive MagLev technology.
SkyTran Incorporated is currently negotiating a Licensing/Joint Venture arrangement with LLNL for use of their Inductrack™ technology invented by Dr. Richard F. Post.
Passive Magnet Bearings LLNL's Dr. Richard F. Post succeeds in creating passive permanent magnet bearings.  "May be the most significant mechanical device of the 20th century".  Popular Mechanics September 1999.
Levitron A fascinating educational toy you can buy that beautifully demonstrates Passive Magnetic Levitation principles! 
It sure looks like Anti-Gravity - but it isn't!

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