Physical Samples

Physical samples group instrument and characterization data from the same run together for comparison and analysis. You can think of a physical sample as the central organizing unit for a single experiment or growth.

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Associations

Each physical sample can be linked to the following:

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Creating a Physical Sample

When creating a physical sample, you provide:

1. Sample Name (required): a descriptive name for the growth run
2. Growth Instrument (optional): select from instruments configured in Metadata
3. Target Material (optional): select from materials configured in Metadata
4. Notes (optional): goals, remarks, processing conditions, or other context

After creation, you can link data items to the physical sample from the Data page by setting the Physical Sample column on each data item.

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Detail Page

The physical sample detail page shows:

1. Header: editable name with a “Physical Sample” badge
2. Metadata bar: last modified date, growth instrument, target material, project assignment, and owner
3. Notes: auto-saving free-form text
4. Data Items: a list of all data items linked to this physical sample, with a count badge and a link to add more from the Data page
5. Analysis Results: a chart aggregating processed results across all linked data items
6. Similarity: explore how this physical sample’s data compares to others in your organization

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