PHYS 122
Experimental Techniques
Laboratory-lecture course covering practical techniques used in research laboratories. Possible topics include computer interfacing of instruments, sensors, and actuators; programming for data acquisition/analysis; electronics; measurement techniques; mechanical design/machining; mechanics of materials; thermal design/control; vacuum/cryogenic techniques; optics; particle detection. PHYS 122 was formerly numbered PHYS 121. Program or materials fees may apply. Prerequisites: PHYS 120.
Topics
- computer interfacing of instruments
- sensors
- and actuators
- programming for data acquisition/analysis
- electronics
- measurement techniques
- mechanical design/machining
- mechanics of materials
- thermal design/control
- vacuum/cryogenic techniques
- optics
- particle detection
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027