Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Spring 1999

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1 Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Spring 1999 Instructor: Dr. Alison Baski Oliver Hall-North 2017, Phone: , aabaski@vcu.edu Laboratory: Tue & Thur 12:30-1:45 (Lab open from 12:00 to 3:00), Oliver Hall-North 2001 Office Hours: Tue 3:00 5:00 [Rm 2017] and Thur 3:00 5:00 [Egr Bldg, Rm 436], or by appointment. Textbook: Laboratory Manual for Modern Physics, sold during first laboratory for $5. (price includes composition book and transparencies for presentation) Content: Reports: This laboratory course involves experiments which illustrate the principles of modern physics, e.g. the quantum nature of charge and energy, radioactivity, etc. The course will consist of eight experiments and an independent study project. All laboratory reports will be presented in a bound laboratory notebook. The maintenance of a clearly-written, comprehensive notebook is important in this course. The pages of each notebook should be numbered and dated, a current table of contents presented at the beginning of the book, and each experiment written up with the format indicated below. The report for each experiment is due at the end of the week during which the experiment is completed (i.e. by 6:00pm Friday in box). There is a 10% penalty per week for late reports (or 2% per day). The notebooks will be graded and available on the following Monday morning. Each experiment requires the completion of a laboratory report with the following format: 1. Objective 2. Brief overview of experimental set-up and procedures (including simple schematic) 3. Data results > record results in table format where possible > be attentive to units and significant figures/error 4. Calculations and analysis > always provide a sample calculation and use tables for repeated calculations > graphs should be done using Excel and taped into the notebook 5. Conclusions and discussion > compare experimental values to expected theoretical results > discuss any problems encountered or suggestions for improvements > answer any assigned questions The Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) requires Virginia Commonwealth University to provide a 'reasonable accommodation' to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience.

2 Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Spring 1999 Grades: A table summarizing the total points in this course is given below. No. Pts. Each Pts.Total Homework 1 x 10 = 10 Laboratory reports 8 x 25 = 200 Independent study report & presentation 1 x 40 = Grading Scale: % = A, % = B, % = C, % = D, 0-49 % = F. Course Schedule Date Jan 12,14 Jan 19, 21 Experiment/Activity No Class Introduction and Error Analysis (homework assignment) Jan 26, 28 Rotation experiment #1 Feb 2, 4 Rotation experiment #2 Feb 9, 11 Rotation experiment #3 Feb 16, 18 Rotation experiment #4 Feb 23,25 Rotation experiment #5 Mar 2,4 Rotation experiment #6 Mar 9,11 Spring Break Mar 16,18 Rotation experiment #7 Mar 23,25 Mar 30, Apr 1 Apr 6,8 Apr 13,15 No Class (research possible independent study project) Rotation experiment #8 (last one!) (can have one partner) Apr 20, 22 (presentation on Apr. 22) s include: Atomic Spectra, Cathode Ray Tube, Determination of e/m, Franck-Hertz, Light Diffraction & Interference, Photoelectric Effect, Radioactivity, X-ray Diffraction 2

3 Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Fall 1998 Instructor: Dr. Alison Baski Oliver Hall-North 2017, Phone: , aabaski@vcu.edu Laboratory: Tue 12:30-3:30 (Lab open from 12:00 to 6:00), Oliver Hall-North 2001 Office Hours: Textbook: Content: Reports: Tue 11:00 12:30 [Rm 2017] and Thur 11:00 1:00 [Egr Bldg, Rm 436], or by appointment. A laboratory manual will be supplied during the second week of class. This laboratory course involves experiments which illustrate the principles of modern physics, e.g. the quantum nature of charge and energy, radioactivity, etc. The course will consist of eight experiments and an independent study project. All laboratory reports will be presented in a bound laboratory notebook (can be purchased at the chemistry stockroom). The maintenance of a clearly-written, comprehensive notebook is important in this course. The pages of each notebook should be numbered and dated, a current table of contents presented at the beginning of the book, and each experiment written up with the format indicated below. The report for each experiment is due at the end of the week during which the experiment is completed (i.e. by 6:00pm Friday in box). There is a 10% penalty per week for late reports (or 2% per day). The notebooks will be graded and available on the following Monday morning. Each experiment requires the completion of a laboratory report with the following format: 1. Objective 2. Brief overview of experimental set-up and procedures 3. Data results > record results in table format where possible > be attentive to units and significant figures/error 4. Calculations and analysis > always provide a sample calculation and use tables for repeated calculations > graphs should be done using Excel and taped into the notebook 5. Conclusions and discussion > compare experimental values to expected theoretical results > discuss any problems encountered or suggestions for improvements > answer any assigned questions "The Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) requires Virginia Commonwealth University to provide a 'reasonable accommodation' to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience"

4 Grades: A table summarizing the total points in this course is given below. No. Pts. Each Pts.Total Homework 1 x 10 = 10 Laboratory reports 8 x 25 = 200 Independent study report 1 x 40 = 40 Presentations 2 x 10 = Grading Scale: % = A, % = B, % = C, % = D, 0-49 % = F. Course Schedule Date Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Experiment/Activity Introduction and Error Analysis (homework assignment) Thomson s Cathode Ray Experiment Optical Diffraction and Interference Preparation of presentations Presentations of standard experiments (can have one partner) Presentations of s s include: Atomic Spectra Studies, Determination of e/m, Franck-Hertz Experiment, Optical Spectroscopy, Photoelectric Effect, Radioactivity, X-ray Diffraction 4

5 Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Fall 1997 Instructor: Dr. Baski Office: Oliver Hall-North, Room 2017, , aabaski@vcu.edu Course: Friday 12:00-3:00 GPAB 3321 Office Hours: Tue 9:00A - 10:45A; Fri 9:00A - 11:00A Text There is no formal text; instead, handouts will be supplied for all experiments. Content This laboratory course involves experiments which illustrate the principles of modern physics, e.g. the quantum nature of charge and energy, radioactivity, etc. The course will consist of approximately ten experiments, many of which will be performed on a rotational basis. Reports All laboratory reports will be presented in a bound laboratory notebook (can be purchased at the chemistry stockroom). The maintenance of a clearly-written, comprehensive notebook is important in this course. The pages of each notebook should be numbered and dated, a current table of contents presented at the beginning of the book, and each experiment written up with the format indicated below. The report for each experiment is due one week after the laboratory period in which the experiment is completed. Students may choose to either have one notebook and retrieve it on the Monday following the Friday laboratory period in which it was handed in, or to have two notebooks which are alternately handed in. There is a 10 % penalty per week for late reports. Each experiment requires the completion of a laboratory report with the following format: 1. Objective 2. Brief overview of experimental set-up and procedures 3. Data results > record results in table format where possible > be attentive to units and significant figures/error 4. Calculations and analysis > always provide a sample calculation and use tables for repeated calculations > graphs should be done using Excel and pasted into the notebook 5. Conclusions and discussion > compare experimental values to expected theoretical results > discuss any problems encountered or suggestions for improvements > answer any assigned questions Note: The objective and experimental set-up sections should already be completed before the experiment is performed. 5

6 Exams: There will be no exams. Grades: There will be no make-up laboratories; however, the lowest laboratory grade of the standard nine experiments will be dropped. The grading scale will be: % = A, % = B, % = C, % = D, 0-49 % = F. Tentative Course Schedule Date Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 Experiment/Activity Introduction and Error Analysis (homework assignment) Discussion of experiments for semester Thomson s Cathode Ray Experiment Optical Diffraction and Interference Atomic Spectra Studies using a Diffraction Grating The Photoelectric Effect Gamma Ray Absorption * X-ray Diffraction * Franck-Hertz Experiment * Radioactivity * Optical Spectroscopy Thanksgiving Holiday Presentations of s s with one setup each. "The Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) requires Virginia Commonwealth University to provide a 'reasonable accommodation' to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience" 6

7 Course Syllabus Phy320L - Modern Physics Laboratory Fall 1996 Instructor: Dr. Baski Office: Oliver Hall, Room 2017, Course: Friday 12:00-3:00 NAB3321 Office Hours: TBA Text There is no formal text; instead, handouts will be supplied for all experiments. Content This laboratory course involves experiments which illustrate the principles of modern physics, e.g. the quantum nature of charge and energy, radioactivity, etc. The course will consist of approximately nine experiments, many of which will be performed on a rotational basis. Reports All laboratory reports will be presented in a bound laboratory notebook (can be purchased at the chemistry stockroom). The maintenance of a clearly-written, comprehensive notebook is important in this course. The pages of each notebook should be numbered and dated, a current table of contents presented at the beginning of the book, and each experiment written up with the format indicated below. The report for each experiment is due one week after the laboratory period in which the experiment is completed. Students may choose to either have one notebook and retrieve it on the Tuesday following the Friday laboratory period in which it is handed in, or to have two notebooks which are alternately handed in. There is a 10 % penalty per week for late reports. Each experiment requires the completion of a laboratory report with the following format: 1. Objective 2. Brief overview of experimental set-up and procedures 3. Data results > record results in table format where possible > be attentive to units and significant figures/error 4. Calculations and analysis > always provide a sample calculation and use tables for repeated calculations > appropriately label graphs and include error bars on data points where possible 5. Conclusions and discussion > compare experimental values to expected theoretical results > discuss any problems encountered or suggestions for improvements > answer any assigned questions Note: The objective and experimental set-up sections should already be completed before the experiment is performed. 7

8 Exams: There will be no exams. Grades: Any student who completes all of the experiments and submits presentable reports on time should receive a minimum of a C. The grading scale will be: % = A, % = B, % = C, % = D, 0-49 % = F. Tentative Course Schedule Date Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22 Nov. 29 Dec. 6 Dec. 13 Experiment/Activity Introduction and Error Analysis/Graphing Assignment Cathode Ray Tubes Interaction of Radiation with Matter: Gamma Ray Absorption continued Introduction to rotational experiments *(1) Optical Interference *(2) Optical Spectroscopy *(3) The Photoelectric Effect *(4) Radioactive Detection and Characterization *(5) The Frank-Hertz Experiment *(6) X-ray Diffraction *(7) Rutherford Scattering Make-up session Thanksgiving Holiday Deadline for LATE submission of laboratory reports Note: The rotation experiments are marked with an asterisk "The Americans with Disabilities act of 1990 (ADA) requires Virginia Commonwealth University to provide a 'reasonable accommodation' to any individual who advises us of a physical or mental disability. If you have a physical or mental limitation that requires an accommodation or an academic adjustment, please arrange a meeting with me at your earliest convenience" 8

9 PHY 320L Presentation Evaluation Student: Presentation: Possible Pts. Score Organization ( story line, timing) Visual presentation (clarity of overheads) Verbal presentation (voice projection, delivery) Total: 10 Comments: 9

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