(Sara,
Ian and Jeffrey)
II. Apparatus (1 paragraph of description)
III. Data (pages from the student's lab notebook)
IV. Analysis and Results (graphs, calculations, answers)
V. Discussion (measurement uncertainties) and Conclusions
The lab reports must be typed on
8 pages or less with double
spacing and 12 pt font or larger. The total report (all text and
figures) must be contained within 8 pages. (If you wish, you may
attach data sheets for your own records.)
To get the .pdf file for the experimental writeups, click on the links below.
PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT: Here
the aim of the experiment is to make a
graph of the stopping voltage vs. frequency of light. The slope of
this graph is Planck's constant. Fit the graph to a straight line and
quote the values of the fitting parameters and their uncertainties.
get
pdf file here
(Sara,
Ian and Jeffrey)
(Jordan ,
Eric,
Leif)FARADAY EFFECT: The aim of
this experiment is to plot the light
intensity vs. polarizer angle for B=0, and two nonzero B fields. The
correct cosine squared curves should be superimposed on the data, and
the values of the polarization rotation angles determined and checked
that they are linear in B.
get pdf
file here
Notes: (1)A factor pi is
missing in the numerator of the RHS of Eq. 3. (Mosteiro, Solomovich and
Zrake)
(Eric,
Daniel, Robert)
( Snehal,
Lawrence, Vijay)
(Douglas, Mathew, Ryan)FERROMAGNETIC PHASE TRANSITION OF
GADOLINIUM: Plot the heat capacity
as a function of temperature and measure the temperature at which the
phase transition occurs. How well do you know this value?
get
pdf file here
Notes: (1)Lock-in amplifier:
Simulation,
Specifications
of SR830, Application
Note (SRS) ..
(2) R.O. Pohl, "Lattice Vibrations of Solids," Am. J. Phys. 55, 245 (1987). Discussion of
specific heat as a research tool. (pdf)
(Oren,
Sean, Eliav)SPEED OF LIGHT: Measure the
speed of light using only the optical
apparatus, oscilloscope, and measuring tape. Quote your
uncertainties. Go on to use the time interval counter to measure c by
the method of phase shifts.
get
pdf file here
(Garry,
David, Henry)CW NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE:
Measure the NMR frequencies of
hydrogen and fluorine and quote their ratio including uncertainties.
First use only the oscilloscope technique, and then go on to use
the lock-in amplifier.
get pdf file
here
In taking an NMR spectrum with the lock-in amplifier, it is covenient
to use pc data acquisition techniques. Read the Supplement
NMR on how to use the Labview program
to take data.
()X-RAY
DIFFRACTION: Measure
several known samples, and one unknown
sample, to determine the spacing of atoms in the crystal structure.
get pdf
file here
Notes:
(1)You will need to obtain a radiation badge prior to doing this
experiment. It takes several weeks to arrive. So plan
ahead. See write up, page 4.
(Brenna,
Benjamin, Yifan)GAMMA-GAMMA ANGULAR CORRELATIONS: Your aim is to plot the coincidence rate as a function of angle. How much of the width of the plot can be explained by the finite size of the detectors, and what contribution can the physics of the gamma-gamma emission process make? get pdf file here
PROPER LIFETIME OF THE MUON:
Plot your data of the number of decays
observed vs. time. Fit the data to an exponential form. Is there a
background present? Is it constant in time? If so fit to an
exponential plus a constant. Quote your uncertainties.
get pdf
file here
LASER: To understand the
fundamentals of laser operation, to gain experience with beam
diagonostic equipment, and to understand Gaussian beam optics as
applied to lasers. Get pdf file from Laser
and see laser 1
and laser
2. for addtional information.
Saftey
procedures for usage of lasers.
Wavelength meter (model WM4200 made
by Vere
Inc., updated version of WM4100
in the lab).
Instruction
Manual for Burleigh
spectrum analyzer, Fabry-Perot interferomenter application notes (1)
and (2)
Introduction and information on laser at Melles Griot (optical
component manufacturer)
link
Gaussian beam propagation tutorial at Melles Griot link
J.F.
Mulligan, "Who were Fabry and Perot?", Am. J. Phys. 66, 797(1998)
RAMAN EFFECT: To measure
Raman spectrum of simple ogranic liquids and to use Raman scattering to
determine the composition of unknown liquid mixture.
get pdf
file here
Introduction
to Raman Spectroscopy
Instruments SA H-20 monochrometer specifications
YAG laser made by Continuum manual.
You must read the sections on safety
procedure in this laser manual before starting experiment.
Boxcar Integrater (Stanford
Research Systems)
CYCLOTRON
See http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/cyclotron
for description.
Document
describing the need for a focusing magnetic field and the overall work
that has been done thus far(excluding the X-Y mapper).
Report
on the "initial testing" of the X-Y positioner. (T. Koeth)
Notes
on RF system. (T. Koeth)
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