- Department: Physics
- Module co-ordinator: Prof. Thomas Krauss
- Credit value: 15 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2020-21
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Autumn Term 2020-21 |
The Experimental Techniques aspect of this module examines some of the principles, practices and applications underlying the measurement and detection of signals, e.g. electrical or optical signals, which are at the heart of experimental physics and technological applications today. Students will learn how to assess the information content of signals and measurements and how this impacts on practical applications. Both analogue and digital signals will be analysed, as well as sources of noise and signal recovery in the presence of noise. Specific applications in the detection of weak signals in physics will be discussed. The lectures will include experimental demonstrations to illustrate key points, and students will solve simple numerical problems. A group project, conducted during the second half of the course, affords the opportunity for the more in-depth study of a technological application where applying appropriate test & measurement techniques and detecting weak signals is essential.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework Assignment |
N/A | 20 |
Essay/coursework Group Assignment |
N/A | 30 |
Online Exam Experimental Techniques |
N/A | 50 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework Assignment |
N/A | 20 |
Essay/coursework Group Assignment |
N/A | 30 |
Online Exam Experimental Techniques |
N/A | 50 |
Our policy on how you receive feedback for formative and summative purposes is contained in our Department Handbook.
Jim Lesurf: Information and Measurement
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~www_pa/Scots_Guide/iandm/intro.html