Abstract: A display apparatus utilizes magnetic interaction to achieve suspension and electromagnetic interaction to maintain continuous motion. The display apparatus has a base assembly including an anchoring point, and a plurality of spaced first magnets disposed in spaced relation relative to the anchoring point; a suspension member including a longitudinal axis, opposite two ends, a second magnet, and a radially disposed third magnet member, and wherein the first magnets are operable to magnetically support the suspension member in a suspended state; a tether for tethering the suspension member to the anchoring point; and an electromagnet for electromagnetically impelling the third magnet member when the suspension member is rotated about its longitudinal axis thereby maintaining the rotation of the suspension member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for independently adjusting the spacing between opposing magnet arrays in charged particle based light sources. Adjustment mechanisms between each of the magnet arrays and the supporting structure allow the gap between the two magnet arrays to be independently adjusted. In addition, spherical bearings in the linkages to the magnet arrays permit the transverse angular orientation of the magnet arrays to also be adjusted. The opposing magnet arrays can be supported above the ground by the structural support.