Difference between revisions of "X-Ray Crystallography"

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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]]
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[[File:crystallography1.png]]
 
[[File:crystallography1.png|400px]]


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|400px]]
[[File:crystallography3.png]]
 
[[File:crystallography3.png|400px]]


Try it with different patterns and different spacing to improve the focus.
Try it with different patterns and different spacing to improve the focus.

Latest revision as of 10:19, 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.