Physics
Solid-State Light Emitting Plasma (LEP) Lighting – Advantages and Applications
Plasma lighting-commonly referred to as Light Emitting Plasma (LEP)-is rapidly becoming a mainstream technology and will soon replace LED and… Read More
Lab: Diode Temperature Dependence
In this lab, we’ll build a simple temperature sensor using a diode and a multimeter. Yep, that’s all there is… Read More
Lab: Measuring LED Forward Voltage
LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) light up our modern world. Everything from status indicators, to displays, and even...well, lighting, uses LEDs of… Read More
Lab: DIY Capacitors
Capacitors are electronic components that can store and release electric charge. Because of this property, they find an incredibly diverse… Read More
Lab: Measuring Thin Objects With Lasers
In this experiment, we will demonstrate the wave properties of light and its interactions with small obstacles placed in its… Read More
Lab: Using a Dichroic Prism to Determine LED Construction
LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, are special components that give off visible light when current flows through them. Thanks to… Read More
The Colorful World of Dichroic Cubes
One of my favorite optical devices is the dichroic cube. At first glance, it might look like an ordinary chunk… Read More
The 71st Annual Gaseous Electronics Conference
When: November 5-9, 2018 Where: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA General Information This premiere international meeting will be co-located… Read More