Foundations of Physical Measurements 1

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Department of Physics

Synopsis:

The lecture is designed for students of physical specializations (Experimental particle physics, Physical engineering,Nuclear engineering), however, it can be attended by students of other branches. The goal of the lecture is to introducethe basics of physical measurements, the methods of processing and evaluation of acquired data on a PC. Studentslearn the basic habits of work in a physics lab.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic course of physics

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Physical quantities and units.

2. Basic methods of measurement.

3. General structure of an experiment.

4. Basic concepts of statistics.

5. Evaluation of data and measurement errors.

6. Evaluation of data on a PC.

7. Measurement of length, mass, time; mechanical and thermal measurements.

8. Electrical measurements analogue and digital measurement apparatus, oscilloscope, XY recorder, frequencygenerator.

9. Computer in an experiment.

10. Presentation of an experimental results.

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Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Basic principles of physical measurement, analytic methods

Skills:

Main rules connected with experimental work in physical laboratory

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Key references:

[1] J. H. Moore, M. A. Coplan, S. C. Greer, Building a Scientific Apparatus, Cambridge University Press 2009

[2] J. D. Wilson, C. A. Hernández-Hall, Physics Laboratory Experiments, Cengage Learning, 2014

Recommended references:

[3] C. Tilley and J. Nicholson: Practical Experiments in Physics, Blake Education, Leichhardt, 2002

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans: