Experimental physics 2

Lecturer:

Vojtěch Petráček (gar.)

Tutor:

Vojtěch Petráček (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Physics

Synopsis:

Lecture represents an introductory course in experimental physics. Students will learn methods of measurement of basic physical quantities and methods of measurement evaluation.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic course of physics

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Measurement of temperature

2.Calorimetry, thermal expansion

3.Usage of osciloscope

4.Basic electrotechnics

5.Analog instruments

6.Measurement of inner resistance

7.Compensation methods

8.Digital instruments, analog - digital conversion

9.Dosimetry of ionizing radiation

10.Detection of nuclear radiation

11.Principles and construction of particle detectors

12.Radioactivity

13.Excursion

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Basic experimental methods and routines in broad field of physics

Abilities:

Orientation in methods of experimental physics

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] Brož: Fundamentals of Physical Measurement I., SNTL Praha 1983 (in Czech)

Recommended references:

[2] Kolektiv KF: Physical experiments I., ČVUT Praha 1989, (in Czech)

[3] Kolektiv KF: Physics I - Laboratory experiments, ČVUT Praha 1998, (in Czech)

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

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Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: