Elementary concepts of error analysis, dependent and independent variables. Simple cases of error propagation. Systematic and statistic error. Gaussian distribution. Block diagram of an oscilloscope.
Experimental verification of Ohm’s law.
Measurement of time constants in RC circuits.
Experimental verification of Lambert and Beer’s law.
Textbooks:
J.R.Taylor: An introduction to Error Analysis. The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements.
Ed.: University Science Books
Lecture notes for the activity in the laboratory.
Learning Objectives - Last names M-Z
Knowledge acquired:
Measurement of a physical quantity and the experimental error.
Data acquisition and analysis.
Competence acquired
Being able to perform simple measurements of electrical and optical physical quantities.
Ability in the use of general purpose instruments , as voltmeters, current and voltage generator, oscilloscope, etc.
Being able to perform graphical data analysis, error evaluation and to verify simple physical laws.
Skills acquired (at the end of the course):
Being able to handle simple experiments, evaluating the data reliability.
CFU: 3
Total hours of the course (including the time spent in attending lectures, seminars, private study, examinations, etc...): 75
Hours reserved to private study and other indivual formative activities: 39
Contact hours for: Lectures (hours): 16
Contact hours for: Laboratory (hours): 0
Contact hours for: Laboratory-field/practice (hours): 20
Seminars (hours): 0
Stages: 0
Intermediate examinations: 0
Further information - Last names M-Z
2 hours per week during lecturing period, following request for the rest of the year.
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
Written examination
Course program - Last names M-Z
Course Contents (detailed programme):
Elementary concepts of error analysis, dependent and independent variables. Simple cases of error propagation. Systematic and statistic error. Gaussian distribution. Block diagram of an oscilloscope.
Experimental verification of Ohm’s law.
Measurement of time constants in RC circuits.
Experimental verification of Lambert and Beer’s law.