Resources

LIGHTWAVE is about exploring our ability to control light and its ability to control us. The science and technology behind a number the LIGHTWAVE exhibits illustrate a whole range of principles and practices.

We've provided a number of links below to some great projects.

Magnetic LED ‘Throwies'

These ‘throwies' are a great way to make a really simple circuit and can be used against any magnetic surface.

http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Throwies/

Light Dependant Resistor Project

Light dependant resistors are used on street lights. You can make this component tester and test an LDR.

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/docs/simplet.pdf

Flashing LED Project

Another great project from The Electronics Club this takes building circuits a little further and introduces a timer chip.

http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/docs/flashl.pdf

Light Experiments

The Institute of Physics has produced a booklet of their ‘Physics on Stage 2' experiments. You'll find it via the Science on Stage link on their website http://www.iopireland.org/activity/education