Alexander Eichler: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2021 |
Name | PD Dr. Alexander Eichler |
Field | Physics |
Address | Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ETH Zürich, HPF F 2 Otto-Stern-Weg 1 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 633 22 61 |
eichlera@ethz.ch | |
URL | https://spin.ethz.ch/ |
Department | Physics |
Relationship | Privatdozent |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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402-0000-01L | Physics Lab 1 | 5 credits | 1V + 4P | A. Eichler, M. Kroner | |
Abstract | Introductory lab course in experimental physics with accompanying lecture | ||||
Objective | The overarching topic of the student lab and of the corresponding lecture is an understanding of the fundamental challenges in experimental physics. The following aspects are particularly important: - Why does one conduct experiments, and how should an experiment be planned? - How does one set up an experiment? What are the important characteristics of measurement instruments and methods? - Introduction to basic statistical data analysis - Critical interpretation of measurement results - Scientific communication, reporting, graphic representation of results - Ethical aspects of experimental research and reporting | ||||
Content | Experiments with examples from mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, electricity and radiation. Accompanying lecture to offer a better understanding of basic statistics and of reporting techniques. | ||||
Lecture notes | Anleitung zum Physikalischen Praktikum; Vorlesungszusammenfassung | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | 9 Experiments have to be conducted (typically in teams of 2). In the first week, only an introductory event is taking place in the lecture hall. This event provides relevant information regarding safety and organisational matters (e.g. testat conditions). Students must pass an online safety test to be allowed to conduct experiments in the lab. Every student must provide an individually adjusted safety goggle. |