Using LEGO as a Tool for Science Communication

Johannes Brantl1,2, Martin Dierolf1,2 and Franz Pfeiffer1,2,3,4

Using LEGO^® as a Tool for Science Communication: 

Design and Construction of a Model of the Munich Compact Light Source

Collection of Abstracts for the ICXS 2024 Workshop

1 Chair of Biomedical Physics, Department of Physics, TU Munich (D)

2 Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering, TU Munich (D)

3 Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, TU Munich (D)

4 TUM Institute for Advanced Study, TU Munich (D)

Abstract : LEGO^® bricks are a versatile and engaging tool for science communication and outreach. By using LEGO^® to build miniaturized models of scientific facilities and instruments, researchers can educate the public and fellow investigators about complex scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way. In this work, we describe the construction of two large-scale LEGO^® models of the Munich Compact Light Source (MuCLS), a cutting-edge research facility that produces quasi-monochromatic high-intensity X-rays for various scientific applications.

Fig : Rendering of the Munich Compact Light Source LEGO^® model.