Experimental physics

The aim of this module is to enable students to compare experimental reality with their theoretical knowledge. Particular attention is paid to writing up results and presenting them orally. Work is organized in eight-hour sessions, for which students choose a theme. They record their results and analyses in an experimental notebook modelled on the protocols used in laboratories. At the end of the semester, students choose a theme, which they develop in the form of a final report that they present orally. This course prepares students for the internships they will undertake during their studies.

Examples of experiments available: optical spectroscopy (IR, Visible), gamma spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, acoustic spectroscopy; low-temperature photoluminescence; near-field spectroscopy (AFM, STM); electron microscopy...

The range of experiments on offer covers the areas of physics taught in the different Physics courses. Students are encouraged to choose the experiments that best match their interests. A major effort is made to integrate new data acquisition technologies and the use of computer tools to compare experiment and theory.

- Keep an experiment notebook.

- Designing, fine-tuning and developing experimental approaches, methodologies, protocols, instruments and set-ups.

- Use digital tools and programming languages to simulate a physical problem, control an experiment and analyze data.

- Communicate orally and in writing for training or knowledge transfer purposes,

Follow-up of experience book, written report, oral presentation.

The aim of this module is to enable students to compare experimental reality with their theoretical knowledge. Particular attention is paid to writing up results and presenting them orally. Work is organized in eight-hour sessions, for which students choose a theme. They record their results and analyses in an experimental notebook modelled on the protocols used in laboratories. Students are asked to choose the experiments they feel most closely match their own interests. A major effort is made to integrate new data acquisition technologies and the use of computer tools to compare experiment and theory. At the end of the semester, students choose a theme, which they develop in the form of a final report that they present orally. This course prepares students for the internships they will undertake during their studies.

Examples of experiments available: optical spectroscopy (IR, Visible), gamma spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, acoustic spectroscopy; low-temperature photoluminescence; near-field spectroscopy (AFM, STM); electron microscopy ...

Skills to be acquired in this module :

o Keeping an experiment notebook.

o Designing, fine-tuning and developing experimental approaches, methodologies, protocols, instruments and set-ups.

o Use digital tools and programming languages to simulate a physical problem, control an experiment and analyze data.

o Communicate orally and in writing for training or knowledge transfer purposes.