Induction cooktops heat pots particularly quickly without the surface next to the pot getting hot. This is done with a magnetic field. That's why these cooktops are very safe for families with small children, for example. Another advantage is that the induction cooktop is energy-efficient because it uses the heat in a very targeted way. This is because the heat goes directly into the pot, so there's little heat loss. You do need special induction cookware for cooking with induction.