Physics Laboratory
Module Notes
Module Details
Ability to apply basic sciences in engineering problems
Ability to apply experimental and computing methodology, data analysis and interpretation
Ability to formulate models and apply computing methodologies for solving engineering problems
Knowledge of general physics (Mechanical, Electromagnetism, Optics, Heat and Temperature
Within the context of this laboratory, the students practice in totally 8 exercises that involve the use of basic and advanced instruments in order to collect experimental data, and the writing of a lab report where the data is processed (experimental errors, capturing data in graphs and identify mathematical relationships). The exercises are:
MECHANICAL
Exercise 1 Basic physical quantities: Measuring length, time and mass
HEAT EXCHANGE
Exercise 2 Solar collector: Measuring heating rates of different surfaces
OPTICS
Exercise 3 Optical lenses: Determination of the focal length of a thin converging lens, magnification
Exercise 4 Diffraction: Diffraction pattern from laser light on micro-slits (1 & 2)
ELECTROMAGNETISM
Exercise 5 Photovoltaic cell: Current-Voltage curve of a solar cell, Power
Exercise 6 Capacitors: Charging and discharging capacitors in DC circuits
Exercise 7 RLC circuit: Resonance of the Electrical current as a function of frequency
Exercise 8 Oscilloscope functions: Using the oscilloscope in an AC circuit to measure voltages and frequencies
Groups of 3 students per laboratory experiment and individual written reports per experiment, teaching for the exploitation of the experimental results and their presentation
Teaching Organization
LAB/PRACTICE: 4 h/w
PROJECT/HOMEWORK: 8/semester
Total Module Workload (ECTS Standards):
Delivery of 8 laboratory reports and oral examination
1. Physics for scientists and engineers”, R.A. Serway, part I & II
2. Physics”, D. Halliday and R. Resnick”, part I & II
3. Σημειώσεις Εργαστηρίου, Σ. Κέννου, Δ. Κουζούδης, S. Brosda