Art

A Forest of Ferrofluids

Ferrofluid by Linden Gledhill.

Ferrofluids are made up of ferrous nanoparticles suspended in a carrier fluid like an oil. Under magnetic fields, they take on an array of shapes — from pointed spikes to elaborate labyrinths — depending on the field strength and what fluids they’re surrounded by. This photographic series by Linden Gledhill captures some of that fantastic variety, with ferrofluids that look like cells and nebulas in addition to mazes and tridents. See more of Gledhill’s work at his website and in previous posts. (Image credit: L. Gledhill)

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