Atoms combine to for compounds with diverse properties. In this session we will practice the techniques to measure material properties. We will look at possible magnetic, electrical, capacitive, or luminescence properties; the property depends on the material. That the mystery, each material is different. We will have access to research labs where these measurements are actively being taken. For completeness, to appreciate where materials originate, with the help of our resident astronomers, we will hear a lecture on where atoms originate and finish off with a planetarium show. The origin of atoms is a field unto itself.

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• Aerospace Engineer
• Optical Engineer
• Research Scientist