Experimental Physics S5

Laboratory work in various fields of physics.

The topics covered include the study of mechanical and electrical oscillatory systems (simple pendulum, torsion pendulum, coupled pendulums, RLC circuits, inductively coupled circuits), acoustic waves, and some concepts of wave optics (diffraction and interference), the practical application of electronic circuits to the study of electrical components or systems (diodes, LEDs, and photodiodes; transmission lines); and the study of certain properties of matter (magnetism, the photoelectric effect, and the Faraday effect).

These laboratory exercises are designed to develop students’ experimental skills in physics through data collection, analysis, and presentation.

It is also about learning to interpret experimental results and to connect the experiments to the theoretical concepts covered in other courses in the program.

The variety of topics offered allows students to learn about various measuring instruments and acquire the fundamentals of experimental physics in preparation for a master’s program.

Proficiency in the math and physics concepts covered in L1/L2,

Basic concepts in electronics and wave physics, differentiation and integration, uncertainty analysis 

Recommended prerequisites*:

Wave Physics, Fundamentals of Electronics

40% Coursework, 60% Lab Exam

Wave Physics – Diffraction and Interference

Oscillating Systems (Pendulum)

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs and Photodiodes)

Acoustic waves

Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Materials

Photoelectric effect

Practical training: 36 hours