A microscope in an electricity laboratory

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The discussion revolves around the potential applications of a measuring microscope in an electricity laboratory, particularly in the context of experiments related to electricity and magnetism. Participants explore various experimental ideas where such a microscope could be utilized, reflecting on past experiences and suggesting new applications.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the usage of a measuring microscope in an electricity lab, referencing its previous use in optics.
  • Another participant suggests measuring wire diameters in resistivity/conductance experiments, as well as exploring dielectric strength and electrostriction.
  • A participant recalls an exhibit involving Magnetic Bubble Memories, where a microscope was used to observe magnetic domains under varying conditions, proposing it as an interesting application.
  • There is a request for clarification on the type of microscope being discussed, with a link to an image provided for reference.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express interest in the topic and share ideas, but there is no consensus on specific experiments or applications for the measuring microscope in the electricity lab. Multiple competing views and suggestions remain present.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions may depend on specific experimental setups or definitions of terms like electrostriction and magnetostriction, which are not fully explored in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and educators in physics, particularly those involved in laboratory courses related to electricity and magnetism, may find this discussion relevant.

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Is there any usage for a measuring microscope in an electricity laboratory as a part of any experiment?
We have a Mitutoyo measuring microscope in our fundamental electricity physics lab which is a course for sophomores.
We used it for apparent depth in our optics lab which is retired now!
I'm looking for some experiment to use it again in our electricity & magnetism lab.
 
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Measuring wire diameters in a resistivity/conductance measurement lab. Dielectric strength of various insulators of various thicknesses. Electrostriction. Magnetostriction.
 
Dorea said:
Is there any usage for a measuring microscope in an electricity laboratory as a part of any experiment?
We have a Mitutoyo measuring microscope in our fundamental electricity physics lab which is a course for sophomores.
We used it for apparent depth in our optics lab which is retired now!
I'm looking for some experiment to use it again in our electricity & magnetism lab.

I remember a pretty interesting exhibit at the Exploratorium (San Francisco, CA) a number of years ago involving Magnetic Bubble Memories. They had a piece of the material under a microscope and you could change the bias voltages (or change something else -- it's been many years), and you could see the magnetic domains growing and shrinking. Pretty interesting visual exhibit. Here are some images of Magnetic Bubble Memories. I'll try to see if I can find a write-up of the Exploratorium exhibit...

https://www.google.com/search?q=mag...PuaIMaUNreCgOAB&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1194&bih=639

:-)
 
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Dorea said:
Is there any usage for a measuring microscope in an electricity laboratory as a part of any experiment?
We have a Mitutoyo measuring microscope in our fundamental electricity physics lab which is a course for sophomores.

Interesting... is the scope something like this: http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/workshop-microscope-4906-2519409.jpg ?

I like the above ideas.
 

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