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Lab 6A: PDMS Microfluidics: O2 Plasma Treatment

2014-01-1702:36

This video is a tutorial on performing O2 plasma treatment of PDMS using a microwave oven. The demonstration includes how to set up the treatment, as well as testing the hydrophobicity of the treated PDMS.

Lab 11: Silicon Photovoltaics

2013-09-1908:20

This video is a tutorial of how to create silicon photovoltaics through spin-on dopants. The steps of the process include applying the dopant, diffusion doping, and making electrical contact for the finished device.

Lab 6C: PDMS Microfluidics: Testing the Devices

2013-09-1903:25

This video is a demonstration of three tests on microfluidic devices on the MIT logo and a fluid flow visualization.

Lab 8: Doping

2013-09-1905:57

This video is a tutorial of how to prepare nickel-doped PDMS. A series of tests of the thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of different concentrations of doping are shown.

Lab 9: Piezoelectricity

2013-09-1703:01

This video is a tutorial of how to examine the piezoelectric elements in a lighter and a buzzer. The steps of disassembly as well as testing and exploration are shown.

Lab 6B: PDMS Microfluidics: Preparing a Test Pattern

2013-09-1706:51

This video is a tutorial of preparing a test pattern through a process of curing the PDMS, opening the microfluidic inlet and outlet ports, cleaning the PDMS, bonding it to glass, and using corona treatment.

Lab 1: CD Spectrometer

2013-09-1706:09

This video is a tutorial on how to assemble and use a spectrometer using a CD diffraction grating and cellphone camera. Sample spectra of a white LED and red laser are also shown.

Lab 2: Holography

2013-09-1703:20

This video is a tutorial on how to make a hologram. Processes of exposure, developing and drying, and testing the resulting hologram are demonstrated.

Lab 3: ZnS:Cu LED

2013-09-1704:27

This video is a tutorial on how to create a Cu-doped ZnS LED. Steps including preparation of the phosphor paste preparation, device fabrication, and device testing are demonstrated.

Lab 5: Paper Microfluidics

2013-09-1703:25

This video is a tutorial on creating a paper microfluidic device through wax curing, droplet test, and choosing proper channels. Applications are demonstrated as well, including mixing and chemical sensors.

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