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