PHYS381-09S2 (C) Semester Two 2009

Advanced Experimental Physics and Astronomy

14 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2009
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2009
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2009
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 October 2009

Description

Execution and write-up of selected laboratory experiments.

Physics is an experimental science. The quantum Hall effect and high-temperature superconductivity are fairly recent examples of unforeseen discoveries by experimenters. A familiarity with some principles and practical aspects of experimental physics is of fundamental importance and frequently of considerable value to employers. The analysis and intepretation of astronomical observations can develop complementary skills.

The 300-level laboratories are based on a selection of set experiments, field station visits and mini-projects.

Prerequisites

(1) (PHYS281 and PHYS282 or PHYS283) and 22 points from PHYS221-226; (2) MATH109 or equivalent

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Administrator

Michael Albrow

Lecturer

Jon-Paul Wells

Lab Coordinator

Clifford Franklin

Course links

Library portal

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $580.00

International fee $2,637.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Physics and Astronomy .

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