Designing a High-Resolution, LEGO-Based Microscope for an Educational Setting
2021 | journal article. A publication with affiliation to the University of Göttingen.
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- Authors
- Vos, Bart E.; Blesa, Emil Betz; Betz, Timo
- Abstract
- Microscopy is an essential tool in many fields of science. However, because of costs and fragility, the usage of microscopes is limited in classroom settings and nearly absent at home. In this article we present the construction of a microscope made of LEGO® bricks and low-cost, easily available lenses. We demonstrate that the obtained magnification and resolution are sufficient to resolve micrometer-sized objects and propose a series of experiments that explore various biophysical principles. Finally, a study with students in the age range of 9 to 13 y shows that the understanding of microscopy increases significantly after working with the LEGO microscope.
- Issue Date
- 2021
- Journal
- The Biophysicist
- ISSN
- 2578-6970