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Physics Lab 1
Physikpraktikum 1
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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.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Anleitung zum Physikalischen Praktikum; Vorlesungszusammenfassung
Learning Materials (Links)
- Main link
- AP Unterlagen
- Moodle course
- Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Physikpraktikum 1
Ehemals: Einführung in das Experimentieren I (AP I)
Die Vorlesung beginnt in der zweiten Semesterwoche und findet an diesem Tag ausnahmsweise von Montag 14-18 Uhr statt (11-12 Uhr entfällt).
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1 h weekly |
| practical/laboratory course |
Physikpraktikum 1
Praktikumszeiten entweder Mo 15-19 oder Fr 14-18.
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4 h weekly |