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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2007 - 2008
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Module Title |
Physics Laboratory V
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Module Code |
PS351
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Tony Cafolla | Office Number | N141 |
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
7.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce the student to advanced experimental techniques in the areas of Optics, Solid State Physics, Instrumentation, Process Control, and Computational Physics.
To enhance the students understanding of concepts presented in lectures.
To provide the student with training in; good laboratory practice; data analysis; data presentation and report writing.
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Learning Outcomes
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The student will develop good laboratory procedures for carrying out advanced level physics experiments.
The student will know how to keep an accurate and detailed record of an experiment and how to produce a written technical/scientific report.
The student will develop the ability to evaluate, extract information from, and critically analyse data.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
97
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
15.5
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Total |
112.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
The student will carry out five experimental projects (10 hours each) plus one five week computational project:
The experimental projects will be selected from the following list:
Optical Pumping
The Zeeman Effect
Birefringent Filters
Photon Counting/Photon Statistics
Blackbody Radiation
Michelson and Mach Zhender Interferometer
Hall Effect
Electron Spin Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Debye Temperature of Solids
Millikan Experiment.
The Lockin Amplifier
Optoelectronic Detectors
Phonon Modes
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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•Essential:
AP3 Laboratory Manual.
•Supplementary:
Recommended text book material and papers relevant to individual experiments.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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