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PHYS 4210 3.0
Selected advanced experiments in physics related to topics in solid state physics, atomic spectroscopy, microwaves, low-noise measurements, superconductivity, and nuclear and particle physics. Open laboratory hours. Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 3220 3.00; registration in a Bachelor or Honours Program in physics and astronomy or in biophysics. Co-requisite: SC/PHYS 3040 6.00.
See the course Moodle Site for all adminstrative details.
Laboratory Manual
To sign up for an experiment : Experiment Sign-up
Please submit a request to sign-up at least 24 hours before the time you wish to perform the lab. You will receive an email confirmation from the responsible TA confirming the time and date. Please show up prepared for the demo, and on time!
List of Experiments
| Experiment | Location | |
| Rutherford Scattering II | 111 PSE | |
| Rutherford Scattering I | 111 PSE | |
| Digital Storage Oscilloscope | 111 PSE | |
| The Excitation Potentials of Mercury: The Franck-Hertz Experiment | 111 PSE | |
| Radioactive Decays | 111 PSE | |
| Determination of the Electric Charge Unit e : The Millikan Oil Drop Experiment | 111 PSE | |
| Mass Spectrometer | 123 PSE | |
| Measurement of the Gravitation Constant G: The Cavendish Experiment | 123 PSE | |
| Viscosity | 123 PSE | |
| Muon Lifetime | 123 PSE | |
| Thermionic Emission | 123 PSE | |
| High-TC Superconductivity | 126 PSE | |
| Electron Spin Resonance | 126 PSE | |
| Coaxial Cable | 126 PSE | |
| A Measurement of the Velocity of Light: The Foucault-Michelson Experiment | 209 PSE |
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