Macaluso, David A.

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi1-2014PHSX 444.01: Advanced Physics LabDavid A. MacalusoUniversity of Montana - Missoula, david.macaluso@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationMacaluso, David A., "PHSX 444.01: Advanced Physics Lab" (2014). Syllabi. 970.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/970PHSX 444: Advanced Physics LabUniversity of Montana Spring, 2014Lecture, M 3:10 PM -  5:00 PM, CHCB 012 Labs, TR 1:10 PM -  4:30 PM, CHCB 002Website: Course materials and grades will be available on Moodle.Dr. David MacalusoEmail: david.macaluso@umontana.edu Office: CHCB 119Office Hours: M 1:30 PM -  3:00 PM T 12:10 P M -1 :0 0  PM R 12:10 P M -1 :0 0  PMI am happy to help students and answer questions outside my normally scheduled office hours and I strongly encourage students to seek my assistance whenever necessary. If I am not in my office, I can often be found in my lab, CHCB 020, or in the machine shop, CHCB 023.Course DescriptionThis course is intended to prepare students for independent research in the experimental sciences. Students will perform experiments associated with several physics research fields, including optics, spectroscopy, lasers, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and particle physics. Data collection, data analysis, and error analysis techniques will be emphasized throughout the semester and all analysis will be performed in Python. Long-form lab write ups must be created in LaTeX (LaTeX source files will be submitted with each lab).Required TextbookData Reduction and Error Analysis fo r  the Physical Sciences, 3rd Edition Bevington & RobinsonLectureThe Monday lectures (CHCB 012) will include background theory, an introduction to the laboratory apparatus and data taking protocols, and a detailed explanation of the analysis techniques involved in each experiment. Lectures will also include weekly predab quizzes and homework assignments, so attendance, while not strictly required, will be "required." Lab reports and homework assignments will be due at the beginning of lecture, and quizzes will begin promptly at 3:10 so punctuality is also "required."Laboratory Experiments• Labs will be performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:10 to 4:30 PM in CHCB 002.• Students will work together in assigned pairs.• Typically, two experiments will be running at a time.• Each of the seven full labs will require a formal report (50 points each). Reports will be due by the beginning of lab on Thursdays of the following week.• The remaining five lab "activities" will require simplified reports (20 points each) that will also be due by the beginning of lab on Thursdays of the following week.• Students will maintain a Lab Notebook for experiment notes and hand-recorded data.• Students are expected to arrive at lab prepared to work, having read the outline andcompleted any necessary research beforehand. Lectures will include pre-lab quizzes based on the preliminary work required for each experiment.• Students will not have additional time to complete lab exercises outside of their assigned lab time, thus efficient use of lab time is essential.• No food or drinks are allowed in the lab at any time.Learning ObjectivesStudents will:• Learn a variety of standard experimental techniques in classical and modern physics.• Be able to set up, configure, and use a variety of laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, lock-in amplifiers, low-power lasers, spectrometers, scintillators, and photomultipliers.• Be able to collect and study experimental data using Lab VIEW and Python.• Be proficient in data analysis, including propagation of error, curve fitting, and plotting.• Be able to present experimental results to peers.• Be better prepared for graduate-level experimental physics.Course ExpectationsThis is an upper division course intended for physics majors. The expectations are therefore appropriate for advanced undergraduate students who are familiar with the concepts of personal responsibility, accountability, and academic honesty. For example:Reading Assignments: Students are expected to read the assigned material before class. Quizzes will be given each week in lecture based on the assigned pre-lab research and reading.Original Work. I strongly encourage students to work together, to use all available resources, and to seek assistance from me whenever necessary. However, written work submitted in this class must be the original work of the student. For specific information regarding the University policy on academic misconduct, please refer to the last page of this syllabus.Grading PolicyGrading will be based on the traditional letter grade percentage scale. Grade breakdown:Lab Reports 60%Homework/Lab Notebooks 20%Quizzes 10%Final Exam 10%Homework and Reports will be due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will be accepted at a penalty of 10% per day late except where prior arrangements have been made with me. Thefirst late day begins after I  collect assignments at the beginning o f  lecture, such that one minute late = one day late.Course ScheduleDate Notes/Assiunments1/27 Lecture Lab (Tr)Syllabus, Scheduling, Lab Tour, Lab Notebooks/Reports Data Analysis & Error Propagation (Activity 1) Assignment 1 due2/03 Lecture Oscilloscopes and Cable TerminationLab Oscilloscopes and Cable Termination (Activity 2) Activity 1 due2/10 Lecture Introduction to LasersLab Laser Modes (Lab 1) Activity 2 due2/17 LectureLabLasers & Lock-in AmplifiersThermal Laser (Lab 2), Lock-in Amplifier (Lab 3) Lab 1 due2/24 LectureLabLasers & Lock-in Amplifiers, part 2Thermal Laser (Lab 2), Lock-in Amplifier (Lab 3)3/03 Lecture Introduction to Lab VIEWLab Lab VIEW (Activity 3) Labs 2 & 3 due3/10 LectureLabCurve FittingLab VIEW & Python Curve Fitting (Activity 4) Activity 3 due3/17 LectureLabMuon Lifetimes & Relativity, Compton Scattering Muon Lifetime (Lab 4), Compton Scattering (Lab 5) Activity 4 due3/24 LectureLabMuon Lifetimes & Relativity, Compton Scattering Muon Lifetime (Lab 4), Compton Scattering (Lab 5)3/31 Spring Break Spring Break4/07 LectureLabSpectroscopy Techniques, superconducting quantum interference SQUID (Activity 5) / Spectroscopy 1: Balmer, Isotopes (Lab 6) Labs 4 & 5 due4/14 LectureLabSpectroscopy Techniques, superconducting quantum interference SQUID (Activity 5) / Spectroscopy 1: Balmer, Isotopes (Lab 6)4/21 Lecture The Zeeman EffectLab Zeeman (Lab 7) Labs 6 & Activity 5 due4/28 LectureLabThe Zeeman Effect Zeeman (Lab 7)5/05 LectureLabFinal Exam PrepLab 7 dueFinal Exam: 3:20 PM -  5:20 PM, Monday May 12th (CHCB 012)Academic Honesty: Academic misconduct is subject to penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. A ll students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student conduct.php.Students with Disabilities: Whenever possible, and in accordance with civil rights laws, The University o f  Montana will attempt to provide reasonable modifications to students with disabilities who request and require them. Please fe e l free to setup a time with me to discuss any modifications that may be necessary fo r  this course. For more information, visit the Disability Services fo r  Students website at http://life.umt.edu/dss/.

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