Document Type
Non-Art Poster
Publication Date
Summer 7-28-2015
Abstract
Physics lab students are introduced to custom instrumentation using Arduino-like microcontrollers which have allowed us to implement two labs of particular utility for life-science majors. Constructing a fluid circuit using the sponge-resistor model, flow sensors and an LCD display show the current through each section of pipe. The instrument can simultaneously measure and record 18 voltages, which enables us to record high-frequency “snap shots” of a signal generated on an RC-circuit model of an axon. The IDEAL lab collaboration is developing labs that are open, applied to life, and rigorously quantitative.
Recommended Citation
Bryant, Sean and Laing, William B. III, "Maybe I Could Use this Again! Two IDEAL Labs Introducing Instrumentation" (2015). Faculty Works. 15.
https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/facworks_physics/15