A linear motor of the present invention has: a stator having a stationary
iron core and a magnet wire; a mover having a moving iron core and a
magnet; and a plate-shaped elastic member for supporting the mover in a
manner to rock in the rocking directions. This construction eliminates a
sliding portion for supporting the mover so that it can reduce the loss,
which might otherwise accompany the reciprocation of the mover. Moreover,
a linear compressor using this linear motor is high in efficiency and
reliability.