Course title
021253001
Experimental Physics

ishii yasuyuki Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

suzuki takao Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

nakamura tota Click to show questionnaire result at 2018

kurisu makio
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minamidate takaaki
Course description
Physics is a basic field of science, and is the academic discipline which is based on experimental results.
It means that learning the physics is indispensable for study on the engineering.
Here, "learning" measurements are carried out in order to acquire a manner and a habit for the study of science.
Thus, this course introduces the understanding of the physical meaning of each measurement subject and the skill of the measurement.
Concretely, this course introduces the base of the error theory, measurements of volume of materials, and 11th subjects.
Purpose of class
Physics is a basic field of science, and learning the physics is indispensable for the study on the engineering.

This course deals with "learning" measurements, which is well-known subject, and enhances the skill of measurements on science and on engineering in the future.

At the end of the course, participants are expected to understand the significance and the meaning of each physical phenomenon, and to acquire penetration and logical consideration.

Through making papers and presentations, participants are expected to acquire the skill of drawing up reports on fields of engineering which is based on objective results, and the skill to explain investigated results for other persons.
Goals and objectives
  1. Describe the meaning of each subject in physics, plan measurement arrangements, and demonstrate measurements.
  2. Recognize the concept of errors in measurement results.
    Practice substantial calculations in the error theory.
  3. Manipulate basic measurement tools, a vernier caliper, a micrometer, and so on.
  4. Illustrate appropriate graphs in each measurement, and explain its meanings.
  5. Classify measurement data and discuss results.
    Draw up appropriate papers of measurement results.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. ・Introduction to Experimental Physics, and the team classification.
・The basic error theory.
Practice the measurement of volume of materials, and substantial calculation in the error theory.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
2. Measurement of Young's modulus.
・The Young's modulus is measured in the Ewing system.
Deflect a strip of material (steel, copper, and brass), measure the vertical precise displacement using the optical lever, and one can deduce Young's modulus.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
3. Measurement of the gravitational acceleration
・Measure the gravitational acceleration by the Simple pendulum g.
Deal with the measurement method of the period, and with data analysis.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
4. Measurement of the coefficient of viscosity of water
・Measure the coefficient of viscosity of fluid water in a capillary, and understand the Hagen-Poiseuille's law.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
5. Measurement of the mechanical equivalent of heat
・Measure the mechanical equivalent of heat by generating the Jule heat in a water calorimeter.
Understand the heat conductance.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
6. Measurement of the wave length of lights by a spectrometer
・Understand the mechanism and the usage of the spectrometer, and carry out the measurements of the wave lengths of unknown emission spectrum.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
7. Measurement of the polarization of light using the laser
・Understand and explain the polarization, the polarizer, and the phase plate.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
8. Presentation of measuremets of which participants had been carried out (the preparation of the presentation slides)
・Prepare for the presentation about measurement subjects, the principle, the method, results and discussions.
Preparation of the presentation, and report writing 90minutes
9. Presentation of measurements
・Give a presentation by each group.
Preparation of the presentation, and report writing 90minutes
10. Measurement of the resistivity
・Measure the temperature dependence in the resistivity of the metal (Cu) and the semiconductor (thermistor) by the Wheatstone bridge.
Data are analyzed using the PC.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
11. Measurement on semiconductor devices
・Investigate characteristic behaviors of general semiconductor devices (diode and transistor), and understand their structure, rectifying action, and gain.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
12. Observation of the transient phenomena using electric circuits
・Observe the damped oscillation and the resonance on the LCR circuit.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
13. Measurement of the frequency of the AC source
・Deduce the AC source frequency using the natural vibration of a string.
Understand properties on the transverse wave transmitting through the string, especially on standing waves.
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
14. Summary and Review
・Complete your lab notebook
・Hand in all papers
Preparation and report writing 90minutes
Total. - - 1260minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

papers of measurement attendance and attitude presentation the error theory Total.
1. 50% 20% 20% 10% 100%
2. 0%
3. 0%
4. 0%
Total. 50% 20% 20% 10% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Your final grade will be decided based in the following:
・ papers of measurement subjects : 50 %
・ the attendance and attitude in class : 20 %
・ the presentation : 20 %
・ a paper of the error theory : 10 %
To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.
Disapprove in case of above three absences of attendance.
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook of the experimental physics edited by staffs.
Prerequisites
Physics studied in the high school.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • The office in Physics Laboratory in the ground floor of 3rd building after the lecture time, or a responsible professor's laboratory of each class.
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
Last modified : Thu Mar 21 14:21:01 JST 2019