Experimental Physics

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Department of Physics

Synopsis:

The goal of this subject is to introduce the students the principles of physics measurements, their techniques, methods and instruments that are used for such measurements, and the analysis of measured data.

Requirements:

Knowledge of basic course of physics

Syllabus of lectures:

1.Introduction to physics measurements

2.How to properly perform an experiment

3.Methods of measurements of basic physics variables

4.Methods of measurements in modern physics

5.Principles of measuring instruments

6.Data analysis, Monte Carlo simulations

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Study Objective:

Knowledge:

Basic experimental methods and routines in broad field of physics

Abilities:

Orientation in methods of experimental physics

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Key references:

[1] J. H. Moore et al., Building Scientific Apparatus, Cambridge University Press, 2009

[2] P. Horowitz et al., The Art of Electronics, Cambridge University Press, 1998

[3] J. R. Taylor, An Introduction to Error Analysis, University Science Books,1997

Doporučená literatura:

[3] Daryl W. Preston, Eric R. Dietz, The Art of Experimental Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 1991

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Fyzikální inženýrství - Fyzikální inženýrství materiálů (elective course)
• Fyzikální inženýrství - Fyzika plazmatu a termojaderné fúze (PS)
• Fyzikální inženýrství - Inženýrství pevných látek (elective course)
• Jaderná a částicová fyzika (compulsory course in the program)
• Jaderné inženýrství - Jaderné reaktory (elective course)
• Kvantové technologie (elective course)
• Quantum Technologies (elective course)
• Nuclear and Particle Physics (compulsory course in the program)
• Physical Engineering - Physical Engineering od Materials (elective course)
• Physical Engineering - Plasma Physics and Thermonuclear Fusion (PS)