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Physics 407 Spring 2008 Reference Page

Description

407 Advanced Laboratory. II; 1-2 credits (P-A). Advanced experiments in classical and modern physics, many associated with the subject matter of Physics 415, 448, 449. 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 are emphasized. One (two) credit students will typically perform 4 (8) experiments. (Expanded description)

Prerequisites

Physics 307 or 308 or consent of instructor.

Text

Data Reduction & Error Analysis for the Physical Sciences, latest ed edition by Bevington | Robinson. (McGraw Hill)

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