A microscope in an electricity laboratory

[Dorea]

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.

 

[Bystander]

Measuring wire diameters in a resistivity/conductance measurement lab. Dielectric strength of various insulators of various thicknesses. Electrostriction. Magnetostriction.

 

[berkeman]

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

:-)

 

[Andy Resnick]

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.

 

[Matrix0]

Yes, there are several potential uses for a measuring microscope in an electricity laboratory. One possible experiment could involve measuring the dimensions of different conductors and analyzing how their size affects their electrical resistance. Another experiment could involve using the microscope to measure the thickness of different insulating materials and studying how this impacts their ability to resist electrical current. Additionally, the microscope could be used to examine the surface of different materials to understand how their microstructure affects their electrical properties. Overall, a measuring microscope can be a valuable tool in studying the relationship between material properties and electricity in a laboratory setting.