Difference between revisions of "X-Ray Crystallography"
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'''Setup:''' | '''Setup:''' | ||
Use the lens holder from the Laser Optics Kit to hold one of the x-ray crystallography slides. There are a lot of different patterns available – L is for Escher Lizard, H for horse, and a few others. Shining the laser through the pattern uninterrupted creates an indiscernible dot pattern like this: | Use the lens holder from the Laser Optics Kit to hold one of the x-ray crystallography slides. There are a lot of different patterns available – L is for Escher Lizard, H for horse, and a few others. Shining the laser through the pattern uninterrupted creates an indiscernible dot pattern like this: | ||
[File|crystallography2.png] | |||
[File|crystallography1.png] | [[File|crystallography2.png]] | ||
[[File|crystallography1.png]] | |||
But, when you shine the laser through the lens included in the x-ray crystallography kit first, the pattern is revealed: | But, when you shine the laser through the lens included in the x-ray crystallography kit first, the pattern is revealed: | ||
[File|crystallography5.png] | [[File|crystallography5.png]] | ||
[File|crystallography3.png] | [[File|crystallography3.png]] | ||
Try it with different patterns and different spacing to improve the focus. | Try it with different patterns and different spacing to improve the focus. | ||
Revision as of 10:18, 25 April 2022
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Description:
Look at a diffraction pattern through a lens to reveal a new pattern!
Location:
- X-Ray Crystallography Kit (L-3)
- Lens Holder (found in wooden Laser Optics Kit box; M3)
- Lens Holder Stand (Dr. 104)
- Green laser
- 2 lab jacks
Setup: Use the lens holder from the Laser Optics Kit to hold one of the x-ray crystallography slides. There are a lot of different patterns available – L is for Escher Lizard, H for horse, and a few others. Shining the laser through the pattern uninterrupted creates an indiscernible dot pattern like this:
crystallography2.png crystallography1.png
But, when you shine the laser through the lens included in the x-ray crystallography kit first, the pattern is revealed: crystallography5.png crystallography3.png
Try it with different patterns and different spacing to improve the focus.
