PHYS 6510 - Advanced Experimental Physics

Fall, Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Permission of department required. Enrollment limited to: Physics and A&EP graduate students. Students will receive an email each spring semester with information regarding enrolling in this class for the next academic year. Co-meets with PHYS 4400/PHYS 4410/PHYS 6500.

Fall: K. Nowack; Spring: Staff.

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. Each student selects and performs two experiments and completes one project. Independent work is stressed, and scientific writing and presentation skills are emphasized. Weekly lectures will cover techniques and skills necessary for the class and experimental physics in general.