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Description 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Carry out advanced level physics experiments. 2. Write an advanced computer program, in an appropriate computer language, to simulate/model/demonstrate a physics concept. 3. Identify the connection between experiment and theory and apply advanced theoretical physics concepts to the analysis of experimental data. 4. Record data in a systematic manner and maintain a laboratory notebook. 5. Produce a detailed written report, including correctly formatted tables, graphs and diagrams 6. Perform a detailed and comprehensive error analysis of experimental data. 7. Students will be aware of ethical issues with regard to plagiarism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Experimental LaboratoryThe 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, The Hall Effect, Electron Spin Resonance/Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, The lock-in Amplifier, Optoelectronic Detectors, Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Spatial Filtering.Computational ProjectThe student will carry out a four week computational simulation project on one of the following topics: Chaotic Dynamics, Numerical solution of the Schrodinger equation, Classical Mechanics, Statistical Physics, Electrodynamics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 1061, Website, Moodle, 2009, Physics Laboratory V, DCU, moodle.dcu.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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