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##* Include example images. | ##* Include example images. | ||
## Analysis and Results | ## Analysis and Results | ||
− | ##* | + | ##* Report the nominal and actual magnifications and fields of view you measured for the three objectives in a table. Report the length and width of the FOV (in distance units), not its area (in distance units squared). |
##* Document the method you used to find magnification. | ##* Document the method you used to find magnification. | ||
− | + | ##* List the error sources that contributed significantly to systematic error and uncertainty in your measurement. To the degree possible, quantify the type and magnitude of the error. | |
− | ##* List the error sources | + | |
## Discussion (optional for magnification measurement) | ## Discussion (optional for magnification measurement) | ||
#*Explain any challenges you faced in the magnification measurement. | #*Explain any challenges you faced in the magnification measurement. | ||
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##* Report the average size of the microspheres in each sample and a measure of variation. | ##* Report the average size of the microspheres in each sample and a measure of variation. | ||
##* Describe how you measured the microspheres. | ##* Describe how you measured the microspheres. | ||
− | ##* List the error sources | + | ##* List the error sources that contributed significantly to systematic error and uncertainty in your measurement. To the degree possible, quantify the type and magnitude of the error. |
## Discussion | ## Discussion | ||
##* Explain any challenges you faced measuring the size of silica microspheres. | ##* Explain any challenges you faced measuring the size of silica microspheres. | ||
− | ##* How did your measurements differ from the manufacturer's specified values? What factors | + | ##* How did your measurements differ from the manufacturer's specified values? What factors contributed to the difference? |
Revision as of 01:12, 13 February 2015
- Apparatus:
- Include a block diagram of your microscope, including all optical elements and relevant distances. It is not necessary to document the details of the mechanical construction.
- Describe your design calculations and considerations.
- Why not put in a nice snapshot of your ‘scope? (optional, but certainly a cherished memory in the making)
- Magnification
- Procedure
- Document the samples you used and how you captured images (camera settings, software used, etc…)
- Data
- Include example images.
- Analysis and Results
- Report the nominal and actual magnifications and fields of view you measured for the three objectives in a table. Report the length and width of the FOV (in distance units), not its area (in distance units squared).
- Document the method you used to find magnification.
- List the error sources that contributed significantly to systematic error and uncertainty in your measurement. To the degree possible, quantify the type and magnitude of the error.
- Discussion (optional for magnification measurement)
- Explain any challenges you faced in the magnification measurement.
- Procedure
- Particle diameter measurement
- Procedure
- Document the samples you used and how you captured images (camera settings, software used, etc…)
- Data
- Include example images.
- Analysis and Results
- Report the average size of the microspheres in each sample and a measure of variation.
- Describe how you measured the microspheres.
- List the error sources that contributed significantly to systematic error and uncertainty in your measurement. To the degree possible, quantify the type and magnitude of the error.
- Discussion
- Explain any challenges you faced measuring the size of silica microspheres.
- How did your measurements differ from the manufacturer's specified values? What factors contributed to the difference?
- Procedure