Laser Light Properties: Protecting the Mummified Troll!

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Author:

Meghan Murphy, Terry Carter

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

VU Bioengineering RET Program School of Engineering

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Students learn and use the properties of light to solve the following challenge: "A mummified troll was discovered this summer at our school and it has generated lots of interest worldwide. The principal asked us, the technology classes, to design a security system that alerts the police if someone tries to pilfer our prized possession. How can we construct a system that allows visitors to view our artifact during the day, but invisibly protects it at night in a cost-effective way?"

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

Vanderbilt University