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Physics laboratory II

This course is part of the programme
Physics and astrophysics first cycle

Objectives and competences

Students perform practical work from the field of electricity. They independently execute several experiment, which are already setup. Next, they analyse and present the results in an appropriate way in a written report.

Prerequisites

Physics II (1FAF06)
Physics laboratory I (1FAF08)

Content

INTRODUCTION: Safety instructions related to electric measurements
1. EXPERIMENT: Capacitor charge/discharge
2. EXPERIMENT: Dielectric constant
3. EXPERIMENT: Forced oscillation of torsional pendulum
4. EXPERIMENT: Thermal conductivity

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this course student will be able to perform a simple experiment including these steps:
preparation for the experiment, literature check measurement and data collection statistical analysis of data, model linearization, calculation of linear coefficients and their error writting a report of measurement and results of analysis defense of result

Readings

Each experiment contains a written instructions with the list of relevant readings.

Assessment

Examination of laboratory notes
Delivered reports
Oral defence of reports

Lecturer's references

Doc. dr. Luka Drinovec je pridruženi profesor ranga docent za področje fizike na Univerzi v Novi Gorici/Dr. Luka Drinovec is adjunct professor of physics at the University of Nova Gorica.
Drinovec et al., A dual-wavelength photothermal aerosol absorption monitor : design, calibration and performance. Atmospheric measurement techniques. 2022, vol. 15, iss. 12, str. 3805–3825.
Drinovec et al., A new optical-based technique for real-time measurements of mineral dust concentration in PM10 using a virtual impactor. Atmospheric measurement techniques. 2020, vol. 13, iss. 7, str. 3799-3813.
Drinovec et al., The filter loading effect by ambient aerosols in filter absorption photometers depends on the coating of the sampled particles. Atmospheric measurement techniques. 2017, vol. 10, iss. 3, str. 1043-1059.
Drinovec et al., The "dual-spot" Aethalometer : an improved measurement of aerosol black carbon with real-time loading compensation. Atmospheric measurement techniques. 2015, no. 8, str. 1965-1979.
Drinovec, Luka, Močnik, Griša. Photo-thermal interferometer : European patent specification EP3 492 905 B1, 2020- 04-29. Munich: European Patent Office, 2020.