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Exploring the Nanoworld with LEGO Bricks: Probing the Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale

Exploring the Nanoworld with LEGO Bricks: Probing the Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale

In this activity (pages 17-31), learners are introduced to techniques that are used to determine the structures of solid materials. Building or disassembling an instrument built from LEGO bricks provides a revealing view of the instrument and the principles behind it. Learners are introduced to scanning probe microscopy, charge-coupled devices (CCDs), chromatography, and diffractometers. Additional instructions are provided in Appendices...

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Keywords:
Physical Science, Nanotechnology, Charge-coupled Devices (CCDs), NSDL, Atomic Structure, Physics, Engineering, Diffraction, Technology, Nanoscale, Lenses and Mirrors, Chemistry, Solids, Education, Vibration and Waves, Microscopes, Materials Science, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Structure, LEGOs, Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 13, 2018
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
High School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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