Non-Silicon Coulter Counter

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Problem Statement

The goal of this project is to desgn and model a flow chamber that counts biological particles using inexpensive (non-silicon) materials.  Coulter counters are the standard equipment used to count particles and to determine the size of the particles.  They operate based on a change in electrical conduction between electrodes due to the presence of particles.  You should miniaturize this device in materials other than silicon while maintaining or improving its performance.

 

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