Turn your smartphone into a 3D microscope
Learn how to set up a 3D microscope using a smartphone and generate images of gummy bears and marbles.
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Turn your smartphone into a 3D microscope
Participants will learn how 3D microscopes work and how they are used in biomedical research. The main task is to setup a 3D microscope using a smartphone and generate 3D images of gummy bears and marbles.
The specific objectives are to:
- Learn about different types of (bio)medical imaging techniques for imaging at different scales (from single cells to whole humans).
- Learn how tomographic imaging modalities work and how 3D images can be generated from pictures taken around objects.
- Setup a 3D microscope using a LED light and smartphone to take MANY pictures!
- Learn how to use computer programs to generate 3D images from the pictures.
Information for teachers
- Activity duration: Varying
- Recommended group size: 1 to 30 students
- Recommended location: Indoors
- Preparation by teacher needed: Yes
- Additional materials needed: Yes
Resources
Follow the link below to download the educational resources
(Password: scienceiswonderful)