Changes

After mid-October, my role in the lab became more exploratory.  I have tried to continue with the foundation James laid, but now under Dr. Jones's direct supervision.  While James continues to work on the priorities identified in September, I have been developing insight into handling the light guides and expanding my research skill set.  My experiences are documented below.

After mid-October, my role in the lab became more exploratory.  I have tried to continue with the foundation James laid, but now under Dr. Jones's direct supervision.  While James continues to work on the priorities identified in September, I have been developing insight into handling the light guides and expanding my research skill set.  My experiences are documented below.

=== October 15, 2015 through October 31, 2015 ===

=== October 15, 2015 through October 31, 2015 ===

*installed lab view

*installed lab view

I brought a Nikon DSLR to the dark room and photographed scrap fiber segments.  I took pictures both in bright light and in the dark with only the laser.  I believe many shots of the fibers were very good, however I have not been able to view them on a large screen.  I could really see where light was spilling due to dirt or fissures.  Using a tripod helped stabilize my camera and the macro lens allowed me to get rather close to the details.  I do wish I could have focused even closer, but perhaps with more practice I will get even more detailed images.

I brought a Nikon DSLR to the dark room and photographed scrap fiber segments.  I took pictures both in bright light and in the dark with only the laser.  I believe many shots of the fibers were very good, however I have not been able to view them on a large screen.  I could really see where light was spilling due to dirt or fissures.  Using a tripod helped stabilize my camera and the macro lens allowed me to get rather close to the details.  I do wish I could have focused even closer, but perhaps with more practice I will get even more detailed images.

Unfortunately, the only fibers I shot were the used fibers.  Their damage is relevant, as much of it stems from handling before JLAB installation.  However, since they have been treated as scraps, it is impossible to determine what damage was done in production versus ostensibly rougher handling after they were scrapped.  

Unfortunately, the only fibers I shot were the used fibers.  Their damage is relevant, as much of it stems from handling before JLAB installation.  However, since they have been treated as scraps, it is impossible to determine what damage was done in production versus ostensibly rougher handling after they were scrapped.

==[[Microscope Images]]==

==[[Microscope Images]]==