Advanced Experimental Physics

Catalog description

This course focuses on performing experimentally-based investigations in physics. Students develop skills programming data acquisition interfaces, using advanced equipment and performing data analysis. Important research skills covered include literature searches, experiment design and theory, laboratory techniques, and communication of research through oral presentations and written material. Topics investigated are drawn from multiple areas such as quantum physics, electricity and magnetism, optics and astronomy. Lecture 3 hours/week; laboratory 3 hours/week. PrerequisitesPhys 212 and Math 252.