FIELD: changing shape of twin- structure materials and setting them in motion and/or creating force in them. SUBSTANCE: rather high external magnetic field acting on material re- orients twinned regions thereby creating movement or force. Useful work is possible when energy of magnetic crystalline anisotropy is higher than or comparable with energy required for re-orientation of twinned regions to obtain definite deformation. EFFECT: improved characteristics and safety as well as reduced cost of devices implementing this method. 30 cl, 11 dwg, 3 ex
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2001-01-10—Published
1996-07-11—Filed