Hackaday Supercon 2022 - Ben Krasnow - Counting Molecules

Explore laboratory techniques for measuring ultra-low concentrations in this 41-minute conference talk from Hackaday Supercon 2022. Delve into important applications like detecting lead in drinking water and wine, and learn how to build your own detector. Gain insights from Ben Krasnow, host and producer of the Applied Science YouTube channel since 2011, as he shares his expertise on various engineering and science topics. Discover key concepts such as micrograms, units, accident reports, and orders of magnitude. Examine equipment like Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometer, and Ion Mobility Spectrometer, understanding their functions and applications. This comprehensive overview covers everything from the graphite furnace method to the connection between lead and Parkinson's disease, providing a thorough understanding of molecular counting techniques.