Topics:
Introduction of the
instructional personnel and student body
Introduction to the
laboratory space
Introduction to the
laboratory / experimental study.
The laboratory apparatus.
The laboratory Rules.
Presentation of
experimental data
Numerical
calculations. Significant figures.
Statistical study of
data
Organization of a
report
Pre-laboratory work
Experimental
verification
Further work
Report
Collection of data
Fitting data to curve
Scales (Lin-Lin,
Lin-Log, Log-Log)
Error bars on data
points
Computer programmes
that fit data (2D Curve, 3D Curve, Sigma Plot)
Computer algebra
systems (Mathematica, Matlab, Mathcad, etc.)
Automatic collection
of data (LabView)
Preparation
Experimental study
and evaluation
Further work
Report
Experiment:
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Experimental
investigation:
Procedure:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
References:
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