FAQ About Galileo Ferraris

A rotating magnetic field is a magnetic field that rotates in space and can be produced in an electric motor by the interaction of two or more alternating currents. This field is essential in the operation of AC (alternating current) motors, as it causes the rotor within the motor to turn and generate mechanical motion. The concept was independently discovered by Galileo Ferraris and Nikola Tesla, providing the fundamental working principle behind many types of electric motors.