Experimental physics S5

Practical work in various areas of physics.

Topics covered include the study of mechanical and electrical oscillating systems (simple and torsion pendulums, coupled pendulums, RLC circuits, inductively coupled circuits), acoustic waves, a few notions of wave optics (diffraction and interference), the use of electronic circuits to study components or electrical systems (diodes, LEDs and photodiodes, transmission lines) and the study of a few properties of matter (magnetism, photoelectric effect, Faraday effect).

This practical work is designed to develop experimental practice in the field of physics, with data acquisition, processing and formatting.

The aim is also to learn how to interpret experimental results and make the link between experimentation and the theoretical concepts covered in other courses.

The variety of subjects on offer means that you can learn about a range of measuring instruments and acquire the basics of experimental physics for further study in a Master's program.

Mastery of maths and physics concepts covered in L1/L2,

Notion of electronics and wave physics, Derivative/integral calculation, Uncertainty calculation 

Recommended prerequisites* :

Wave physics, electronics basics

40% CC 60% Exam TP

Wave physics - diffraction and interference

Oscillating systems (pendulum)

Optoelectronic components (LEDs and photodiodes)

Acoustic waves

Magnetic fields and magnetic materials

Photoelectric effect

Practical work: 36 h