The plug and play 3D printable sine waves are a simple but effective teaching aid which helps the students to understand wave properties better. They get to try for themselves how wave properties like constructive and destructive interference work. Further they get to explore the interdependence of the wavelengths and diffraction angles, the distances between the slits and the distances from the slits to the observation screen. This way, the famous single and double slit experiments, as well as the diffraction grating and its equation can be understood in an handsome manner that does not require any animations, as it is interactive by its playful nature. Further use of the same kit or a slightly modified version could include but would not be limited to: the modelling of water, pressure and all kinds of electromagnetic waves, all kinds of waves in general.
ADVANTAGES
Advantages of the wave model to simulate wave properties (e.g. diffraction and interference):
• Hands-on: high involvement of the students, that are not only observers but investigators
• Graspable explanation of wavelength leads to faster understanding and better memorization of the concept of wavelength
• Scalable system: the kit is based on scalable 3d files: easily available in different sizes
• Perfectly complements the famous laser experiments of the double slit, single slit and diffraction gratings
• Safe, low-cost, modular and adaptable material that can be used for further wave related physical experiments (e.g. Bragg diffraction)
TECHNOLOGY AND IP STATUS
• Tests for practical application with students (16-23 years old) have proven successful.
• Didactic material to complement the hardware is available: storyline, combination with laser double slit experiment, manual.
• Commercialization is technically feasible with relatively low investments.
The University of Luxembourg, founded in 2003, is multilingual, international and strongly focused on research. Its students and staff have chosen a modern institution with a personal atmosphere, close to the European institutions, international companies and the financial place.
Teaching, research and knowledge transfer at the highest international level: those are the goals that this university set from the start. With 270 professors, associate professors, assistant professors and senior lecturers, students from 130 different countries and lecturers originating from 20 different countries, the University offers a multicultural environment. Exchange agreements and research cooperations exist with 354 universities around the world.
About 6,783 students (Bachelor, Master, PhD/Doctorate, learning courses, vocational training and lifelong learning) can choose from over 60 degrees, offered by:
- The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine,
- The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance,
- The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences.
The central research priorities of the University of Luxembourg are:
- Materials Science
- Computer Science & ICT Security
- European and International Law
- Finance and Financial Innovation
- Education
- Digital and Contemporary History
as well as cross-disciplinary themes (details at https://www.uni.lu/research/focus_areas):
- Health and Systems Biomedicine
- Data Modelling and Simulation (formerly known as Computational Sciences)
University Rankings
- Among the top 250 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021.
- No. 3 worldwide in the THE “international outlook” Rankings 2021.
- No. 20 worldwide in the THE Young University Rankings 2021.
https://wwwen.uni.lu/university/about_the_university/rankings_accreditations
Create your free account to connect with University of Luxembourg and thousands of other innovative organizations and professionals worldwide
Send a request for information
to University of Luxembourg
Technology Offers on Innoget are directly posted
and managed by its members as well as evaluation of requests for information. Innoget is the trusted open innovation and science network aimed at directly connect industry needs with professionals online.
Need help requesting additional information or have questions regarding this Technology Offer?
Contact Innoget support
