Polarization of Light
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, which focuses on the transverse wave nature of light, you will record the polarized light intensity and verify Malus' Law.For honor students, you will further your understanding of the waveplate principle, learn how elliptically polarized light is produced, and master the conversion of different polarization states. Equipment: LED light source、polarizer、wave plate、reflector、polarization tester、power meter and breadboard.
Michaelson Interference
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: The core of this lab is a hands-on monochromatic light interference exercise, where you will perform experimental studies of the relationship between micro-displacement of the interfering arm and fringe counting, and calculate the associated wavelengths; For honor students, you will be further experimental investigations of micro-displacement of white light interference in relation to white light spectra. Equipment: LED light source、lenticular、beam splitter、reflector、spectrograph、CCD Strip Imager and breadboard.
Simple Oscilloscope Use
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will understand the basic principles and use of oscilloscopes and become proficient in observing common waveforms using an oscilloscope. Equipment: DS2302A series digital oscilloscope, DG4162 series function/arbitrary waveform, BNC cable, etc.
The Ratio of Specific Heats of a Gas
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: A cylinder is filled with air and a Pressure Sensor is attached. The piston is plucked by hand and allowed to oscillate. The oscillating pressure is recorded as a function of time and the period is determined. The ratio of specific heat capacities is calculated using the period of oscillation, according to Ruchhardt’s method. Equipment: Heat engine/gas law apparatus, large rod stand, 45 cm long steel rod,...
Compound Pendulum
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: This experiment explores the dependence of the period of a physical pendulum (a uniform bar) on the distance between the pivot point and the center of mass of the physical pendulum and to find the acceleration of gravity. In addition, the period of oscillation of a physical pendulum will be measured and used to calculate the rotational inertia of the pendulum, which is also determined by measuring...
Air-Track
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will understand the physical meaning of resonant and damped motion. In addition, you will master the use of air-track. This experiment explores the spring oscillator model. By measuring the period of vibration of the harmonic oscillator, T, the corresponding fluctuation equation can be derived. Equipment: Air-track, slider, additional weights, springs, photogate, digital millisecond timer.
Protein detection using western blot
Location: Li Shizhen Lab Instructor: Junyu XU, Qi ZHANG Instructions: Learning the basic principle of western blot and performing an immunodetection of beta-actin. Equipment: Rocker shaker, ChemiDoc Imaging System Lab Manual: Protein detection using western blot
Genotyping on ALDH2 using PCR
Location: Li Shizhen Lab Instructor: Junyu XU, Qi ZHANG Instructions: Learning the basic principle of PCR and using allele-specific PCR (ASPCR) to detect the genotype of ALDH2 gene (ALDH2*1 or ALDH2*2). Equipment: Thermal cycler, Horizontal electrophoresis systems, Gel image analysis system Lab Manual: Genotyping on ALDH2 using PCR
Exploring the Microscopic World
Location: Darwin Lab Instructor: Qi ZHANG Instructions: You'll observe a variety of specimens on prepared slides under the upright microscopes. Get ready to explore a world that's too small to see with just your eyes! Equipment: Upright microscope
Extracting DNA from bananas
Location: Li Shizhen Lab Instructor: Qi ZHANG Instructions: In this experiment, you will extract and observe DNA from bananas. Equipment: