Experimental observations form the basis for new hypotheses, and also test scientific theories.
It is therefore essential that all Physicists understand the experimental method and develop the ability to make reliable measurements. This module provides a broad foundation in experimental physics, upon which experimental work for the second year and for projects in the third and fourth years builds. Learning and Teaching Methods Laboratory work conducted in pairs, with support from demonstrators. Three lectures on error analysis and graph plotting. Private study in writing up experiments and preparing the formal report.