Spring 2024

Signals and Noise Laboratory

Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-226

Faculty

Nathan B. Clayburn (Section 01)
Larry R. Hunter (Section 01)

Description

How do we gather information to refine our models of the physical world? This course is all about data: acquiring data, separating signals from noise, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating results. Much – indeed nearly all – data spend some time as an electrical signal, so we will study analog electronics. In addition, students will become familiar with contemporary experimental techniques, instrumentation, and/or computational methods. Throughout, students will develop skills in scientific communication, especially in the written form. Six hours of laboratory work per week.

Requisite: PHYS 225 or consent of the instructor. Spring semester:  Professor Hunter. 

How to handle overenrollment: null

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: quantitative work, lab work and working in groups

PHYS 226 - LEC

Section 01
M 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SCCE C107
W 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SCCE C107

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2023