An Introduction to Experimental Physics

by Cooke, Colin

• ISBN13: 9781857285796
• ISBN10: 1857285794
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-05-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Understanding, designing and conducting experiments is at the heart of scientific learning and research. An Introduction to Experimental Physics introduces the fundamental principles on which physicists should build a thorough experimental approach to their discipline. Aimed at first year undergraduate physics students, this book can be used throughout a students academic study. It introduces physicists to the experimental side of their subject. Through examples, the author aims to teach experimental physics, and the analysis of data and report writing.

Table of Contents

Introduction

what experimental science is about

strengths of the method

problems in applying the method

experimental skills

experimental design

collection of data

analysis of data

Writing about experiments

report with omissions

complete report

Design of experiments

steps along the way

general discussion

good use of time in experiments

Design of experiments

steps along the way

general discussion

good use of time in experiments

Measuring the experimental variables

characteristics of equipment

units

Analysis of data

single experimental variable

two experimental variables

combination of errors

use of random numbers

goodnes of fit

Models

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