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This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants explore interference and diffraction through a pinhole. Participants learn about the diffraction of light when it passes through a pinhole and calculate the radius of a central airy disc....

This video from Laser-Tec is part of a series of light and optics experiments. In this lab, participants explore interference and diffraction through a slit. Participants learn about the diffraction of light when it passes through a slit and calculate the width of a slit. Equipment includes a red...

This resource, provided by Piedmont Virginia Community College, includes files for a project-based learning module that has "students build the basis of a Linux-based server to control motors and build a circuit that can be managed using Python and a simple motor driver." To complete the project,...

The Materials Science and Technology Teacher's Workshop (MAST) provides this experiment as an introduction to the physical properties of polymeric chains. The lesson involves using pop-beads to represent polymeric chains. Several video clips are included along with a step-by step procedure for the...

This activity, created by Maricopa Community Colleges, is designed to provide students with a short introduction to solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technology. The PowerPoint, which contains 74-slides, provides a brief overview of the history of solar energy: how it was originally used in the...

This 35-page Introduction to Biodiesel Fuel lab manual is provided by Career Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) and Madison Area Technical College (MATC). This manual was used in the Introduction to Biodiesel course that is part of the Renewable Energy Certificate offered at MATC. The...

This workbook, provided by Austin Community College, prepares students for a job working in a biotechnology lab. An overview of biotechnology is provided along with general lab safety and preparation, and a variety of biotechnology laboratory practical experiences. Topics covered include: essential...

This workbook, provided by Austin Community College, prepares students to work as entry-level biotechnology employees in potential regulatory environments. An overview of working in a regulated environment is provided along with general lab safety and preparation, and a variety of biotechnology...

In this video, published by Erie Community College, physics professor Elena Brewer conducts the pump-down process on a Rough Vacuum System Trainer (RVET) with an empty chamber and no leaks. Throughout the pump-down process, learners will document how long it takes for the atmospheric pressure in the...

This resource includes a 199-page student laboratory manual and 244-page instructor guide. The lab manual provides assignments and labs corresponding to concepts found in the Introduction to Vacuum Technology E-book. Each activity unit includes a summary of learning activities, a pre-lab assignment,...