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Induction cooking has been around for a while, but it seems that in North America it is just beginning to assert itself. I’ve recently learned more about how the technology works from some helpful sites.
At choice.com.au they offer a clear explanation about the magnetic fields:
Each ‘element’ (an induction coil) generates a magnetic field that induces heat in steel cookware placed on top of it. In essence, the pot becomes the element that cooks the food, so the cooktop surface doesn’t get as hot as other cooktops. Induction cooktops have the same instant control as gas and are the fastest … Read original blog post
if you are looking at induction cooktops this is a great starting place: http://www.induction-cooktop.com. The site looks at common features, includes noteas about cookware for use on induction cooktops and looks at the energy consumption