The course aims to introduce students to the basic principles of experimental physics
The course aims to provide the basic principles of experimental physics by tackling the three main aspects in an intuitive manner: design of an experiment or measurement, data analysis and presentation of the results, also with the use of computer tools. in addition to lectures, laboratory exercises are carried out in order to familiarise students with the use of instruments and to analyse and present the collected data.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to critically evaluate the design and execution of simple laboratory experiences. He/she will be able to analyze the data obtained and present them appropriately
Basic knowledge of mathematics
Classroom lectures and simple laboratory experiments
- presentation of the structure of a complex experiment
- characteristics of sensors
- definition of error
- error propagation
- introduction to statistical data analysis
- elements of programming (Matlab software) for data analysis
- interpolation and extrapolation
- fitting methods
- introduction to harmonic analysis
- hints on digital electronics
Lecture notes and more collected in AulaWeb
Ricevimento: Reception hours are free by phone or email appointment. Prof. Corrado Boragno Room 724 phone: 010 353 6229 mail: corrado.boragno@unige.it
Ricevimento: a date for an appointment could be request by email at: canale@fisica.unige.it
CORRADO BORAGNO (President)
CLAUDIO CANALE
Please refer to the calendar published on the course website
Oral interview starting with the presentation of one of the experiments conducted in the laboratory
The student must demonstrate acquisition of the fundamental concepts of measurement theory and the ability to critically analyze data obtained in the laboratory.
Course topics will also be required
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sergio Di Domizio (sergio.didomizio@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.
