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This collection contains a series of lab and demonstration videos that correspond to the labs conducted during the course. Step-by-step instructions are provided, along with a series of exploratory tests and examples when relevant. http://ocw.mit.edu; Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Shar…

Dr. Katey Lo, Dr. Joseph Summers, Prof. Vladimir Bulovic


    • Jan 17, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    Lab 6A: PDMS Microfluidics: O2 Plasma Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2014 2:36


    This video is a tutorial on performing O2 plasma treatment of PDMS using a microwave oven. The demonstration includes how to set up the treatment, as well as testing the hydrophobicity of the treated PDMS.

    Lab 11: Silicon Photovoltaics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 8:20


    This video is a tutorial of how to create silicon photovoltaics through spin-on dopants. The steps of the process include applying the dopant, diffusion doping, and making electrical contact for the finished device.

    Lab 6C: PDMS Microfluidics: Testing the Devices

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 3:25


    This video is a demonstration of three tests on microfluidic devices on the MIT logo and a fluid flow visualization.

    Lab 8: Doping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 5:57


    This video is a tutorial of how to prepare nickel-doped PDMS. A series of tests of the thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of different concentrations of doping are shown.

    Lab 9: Piezoelectricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 3:01


    This video is a tutorial of how to examine the piezoelectric elements in a lighter and a buzzer. The steps of disassembly as well as testing and exploration are shown.

    Lab 6B: PDMS Microfluidics: Preparing a Test Pattern

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 6:51


    This video is a tutorial of preparing a test pattern through a process of curing the PDMS, opening the microfluidic inlet and outlet ports, cleaning the PDMS, bonding it to glass, and using corona treatment.

    Lab 1: CD Spectrometer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 6:09


    This video is a tutorial on how to assemble and use a spectrometer using a CD diffraction grating and cellphone camera. Sample spectra of a white LED and red laser are also shown.

    Lab 2: Holography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 3:20


    This video is a tutorial on how to make a hologram. Processes of exposure, developing and drying, and testing the resulting hologram are demonstrated.

    Lab 3: ZnS:Cu LED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 4:27


    This video is a tutorial on how to create a Cu-doped ZnS LED. Steps including preparation of the phosphor paste preparation, device fabrication, and device testing are demonstrated.

    Lab 5: Paper Microfluidics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2013 3:25


    This video is a tutorial on creating a paper microfluidic device through wax curing, droplet test, and choosing proper channels. Applications are demonstrated as well, including mixing and chemical sensors.

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