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PHYS-E6575 - Experimental Methods in Physics D, Lecture, 2.9.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course student can

  • Explain how various physical quantities are measured (metrology) and transduced into electrical variables in typical physics experiment.
  • Analyze basic active electronic circuits for measurements and select components for optimal functioning.
  • Design a simple filtering circuit with both passive and active components, and explain the basic working principle of phase-sensitive detection.
  • Explain the basic working principles of the most common temperature, pressure and displacement sensors as well as the most common vacuum pumps and cryogenic equipment.
  • Explain how to protect the measurements from resistive, capacitive and inductive coupling of noise.
  • Apply the concepts of amplifier noise and measurement sensitivity in order to figure out if a given quantity is measurable.
  • Design an optical setup for light manipulation and detection
  • Explain the principle of common optical techniques and the functioning of common optical elements

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Matthijs de Jong

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course reviews methods, practices and data processing needed in experimental physics research. Topics addressed include metrology, electronics (sensors, amplifiers, filters), optics (lasers/light sources, optical elements, detectors), semiconductor physics, nanofabrication methods, measurement systems, vacuum technology, cryogenic techniques, and thermometry.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exercises, group assignments.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures / contact hrs 84 h

    Preparing for lectures 11 h

    Assignment work (group+independent) 40 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Books, lecture material.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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