PH2004: Experimental Physics II
Module Provider: |
Physics |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn, Spring and Summer |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
LJ
Frasinski |
Pre-requisites: |
PH1004
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
To provide students with advanced skills in experimental physics.
To relate a wide range of theoretical concepts to observable phenomena.
To develop skills of practical problem solving. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
After the module each student should be able to:
use X-ray diffraction spectroscopy,
relate the atomic structure of inner shells to absorption and emission of X-rays,
apply Fourier methods to waveform analysis and synthesis,
calculate statistical errors in a counting-type experiment,
quantify charge carrier behaviour from semiconductor bulk properties,
work with a laser beam of low intensity,
measure the polarisation properties of a beam of light,
relate the atomic structure to electron-scattering experiments and emission of spectral lines,
measure very low currents, in the picoampere range,
understand the practical meaning of fractal dimensions,
measure the thermodynamic properties of various gases,
handle liquid nitrogen,
appreciate changes of physical properties of materials at low temperatures,
take into account relativistic effects on trajectories of energetic particles,
keep a good record of work in a log book. |
Additional outcomes:
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Outline content:
A laboratory-based module in which students complete ten experiments, keeping a detailed logbook for each experiment |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
Students complete ten experimental projects and keep a detailed experimental logbook throughout the course of this module. Typically students work in pairs but the assessment is made on an individual basis.
Each project involves some prior background reading as well as work during each laboratory session. If, as is usually the case, the analysis stage of the project is not completed during the laboratory session, it should be completed in the students' own time. A schedule for each student with respect to these ten projects is displayed in the laboratory during the first laboratory session.
This module is assessed completely by continuous assessment. Every two weeks, which is after the completion of each project, students hand in experimental laboratory logbooks, which are examined by the supervisors. The depth of understanding is assessed taking into account the logbook record. Unfinished work is marked pro rata, unless there are extenuating circumstances. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
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Summer |
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| Practicals |
30 |
30 |
12 |
| Other contact (eg study visits) |
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| Total hours |
30 |
30 |
12 |
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| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework:
Logbook records
Relative percentage of coursework : 100%
Examinations:
None
Requirements for a pass:
40%
Reassessment arrangements:
1-hour oral examination in September based on theoretical and practical aspects of all ten experiments., 100% |
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