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Unit Cell Models

Purpose

To show students the various unit cells.

Materials

  • New models in a box (located between the desk and wall).
  • Optical transform kit in the file drawer, including slides for use with red and green lasers.

Procedure

  1. Hand out the Styrofoam models for students to manipulate.
  2. Instruct students to pay attention to the close packing systems, noting that the models are in separate pieces.
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