Computational mapping analysis of equipotential and electric field lines in gel electrophoresis rig
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Equipotential curves, also known as isolines, are lines of constant electric potential where a charged object does no work moving along them. These lines determine the direction of an electric field (represented by a vector field) as the direction of the field at a point will be perpendicular to an equipotential line. To simulate these equipotential lines, we used two oppositely charged hex nuts to observe the relationship between potential and electric fields. After measuring the potential at every point on a 6 x 6 cm plane, we used Matplotlib to generate graphs of both equipotentials and predicted electric field lines. These experimental findings can help predict the path DNA molecules will take through a gel electrophoresis rig.
Source: Journal of Science & Engineering
DOI: 10.64804/ekds4s10
Authors: Saketh Ayyagari, Victoria Collemi, Krish Shah, Kevin Tomazic
Institution: Manalapan High School
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413962777