OVERVIEW

This course is intended to recall some basic concepts of Measurement Theory and investigate the general methodology used in conceiving and carrying out an experiment designed to measure a physical quantity

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to teach the basic principles of experimental physics, dealing intuitively with the three main aspects: design of an experiment or measurement, data analysis, and presentation of results.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student at the end of the course will have acquired the techniques necessary for the analysis of data obtained from an experiment. He/she will also have become familiar with the most commonly used electronic instrumentation (voltage generators, oscilloscope, function generator ...) and some software (Octave, SciDavis ...) and will also be able to plan and design a simple real experiment.

TEACHING METHODS

The course is divided into lectures, in which the theoretical foundations of the problem are explained, and laboratory experiences, where students can apply what has been illustrated to the realization of a real experiment.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Definition of sensor and its characteristics

- Error theory: maximum errors , systematic errors and statistical errors. Propagation of errors

- Methods of data analysis, linear regression and fit methods

- Conceptual development of a complex measurement system

- Recalls of analog electronics (amplifiers, filters)

- Signal-to-noise ratio and methods for increasing it

- Design and execution of a simple experiment (opacimeter), data analysis

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

No recommended text. Lecture notes, posted in AulaWeb

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CORRADO BORAGNO (President)

DANIELE GROSSO

MARINA PUTTI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/8716/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Verification of notions learned is through an oral interview.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The examination is conducted in the presence of a committee consisting of the professor of reference and at least one other expert in the subject.

The interview has a typical duration of 20-30 minutes.

The student must demonstrate the ability to critically present the results of the experience performed and be familiar with the topics covered in the course

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

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 Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it ), the School's disability liaison.