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 You can picture this scenario like the Earth's magnetic field. Visualize the Earth with field lines emerging from the North magnetic pole and entering the South magnetic pole, similar to how we illustrate the Earth's magnetic field in geography textbooks.
+***Note**
+In the study of magnetism, one of the most familiar visuals is the magnetic field of a bar magnet. Lines of force seem to emerge from the north pole, loop around, and return to the south pole, creating a clear magnetic "circuit". While this understanding serves as the foundation for conventional wisdom on the subject, a surge of interest from emerging scientists and innovators suggests that there are nuances to this paradigm which have yet to be fully explored. Two noteworthy contributions come from Howard Johnson and Edward Leedskalnin.
+**Howard Johnson and the Magnetic Gate:**
+Howard Johnson, a notable figure in the domain of magnetism, dedicated much of his life to investigating the intricacies of magnetic fields. His most striking discovery was the "magnetic gate", an arrangement of magnets that, as per Johnson's claims, would allow for a continuous motion, leading some to speculate about the possibility of perpetual motion machines.
+Central to Johnson's work is the idea that magnets do not have a single, uniform magnetic field. Instead, they possess multiple, distinct fields, each interacting differently based on its alignment and proximity to other magnets. This discovery challenges the conventional understanding of magnetic interaction, proposing that with the right arrangement, one could harness these unique magnetic fields for practical applications, such as the aforementioned magnetic gate.
+**Edward Leedskalnin's Vortex Theory:**
+Edward Leedskalnin, though a less conventional scientist, brought another layer of insight to this magnetic debate. Leedskalnin, the creator of the Coral Castle in Florida, postulated his own theories on magnetism, emphasizing the role of individual "magnet particles" or "little magnets".
+In Leedskalnin's perspective, when arranging these "little magnets" from north to south, they exhibit a distinct pattern: one line of magnets will align North-South-North-South and so forth, while the subsequent line will align in the opposite manner, South-North-South-North. This alternating pattern, according to Leedskalnin, results in the creation of dual vortices, providing a fresh perspective on how magnetic fields may operate.
+The study of magnetism, like many areas of science, is an evolving field. While traditional models provide foundational knowledge, contributions from thinkers like Johnson and Leedskalnin emphasize that there is always room for re-evaluation and discovery. As we move forward, it's essential to keep an open mind, embracing both conventional wisdom and the insights of those who view the magnetic world through a different lens.
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   * Divergence of the magnetic field B
   * Curl of the magnetic field H
   * Definition of B in terms of the magnetic field H