Foundations of Physical Measurements 2

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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 introduce the basics of physical measurements, the methods of processing and evaluation of acquired data on a PC. Students learn the basic habits of work in a physics lab.

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Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Measurement of density of solid and liquid substances.

2. Analogue and digital measuring devices.

3. Oscilloscope.

4. XY recorder.

5. Frequency generator.

6. Measurement of resistance and capacity.

7. VA characteristics of resistance of a semiconductor diode.

8. Frequency of rotations of an electromotor.

9. Computer in an experiment.

10. Thermal dependence of resistance of an thermistor.

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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

Study requisites:

laboratory of the department of physics

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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: