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Advanced Laboratory

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Typically OfferedFall; Spring
LevelAdvanced
StudentsUndergraduate, advanced
Credits2.00 - 4.00
BreadthPhysical Science
L&S CreditCounts for L&S degree

Advanced experiments in classical and modern physics. Possible experiments include beta decay, muon lifetime, nuclear magnetic resonance, Stern-Gerlach atomic beam, Mossbauer scattering, velocity of light, Zeeman effect, and Compton scattering. Techniques for the statistical analysis of experimental data and keeping a proper research lab notebook are emphasized. Two (four) credit students will typically perform four (eight) experiments.

Prerequisites: PHYSICS 307

Laboratory

SecInstructorTimePlace
001Victor Brar
Robert McDermott
T 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm3105 Chamberlin
003Victor Brar
Robert McDermott
R 01:00 pm - 05:00 pm3105 Chamberlin