Techniques in Experimental Physics I

Undergraduate

All physics hypotheses, models, and theories need to be tested and verified through experiments to ensure their validity in representing the observable universe. This course will emphasize the concepts of experimental design and techniques needed for making these observations. The student will design and construct experiments that test theories presented in upper-year physics courses, with an emphasis on electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. Topics may include error analysis, circuit design and 662 Winter 2027 Undergraduate Calendar analysis, microwave radiation, fibre optics, and spectroscopy. (Prerequisites: PHYS-2210 and one of MATH-3550 or PHYS-3610.) (1.5 hours of laboratory and 1.5 hours of tutorial per week.)