PHYS 3310

Intermediate Experimental Physics

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Students select from a variety of quantitative experiments to test theory and explore phenomena studied in the core physics major courses. Choices include nuclear decay following neutron activation; memory effects in a nonlinear mechanical oscillator; microwave measurement of the sun's temperature, alteration of resonant frequencies of electrical oscillators by coupling them together; penetration of gamma rays through solid matter, and many more projects. Students work independently within a supportive infrastructure.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 2208 or PHYS 2214 or PHYS 2218.

Distribution Category (PBS)

Comments PHYS 3330 provides a similar experience, but with a focus on optics experiments.

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