Advanced Physics Lab A (F3242)
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Advanced Physics Laboratory A
Module F3242
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Students will carry out one four-week experimental investigation, with the goal to learn how to become independent experimental researchers. They will write a short preparatory proposal on their assigned experiment, keep a detailed logbook, and report in a presentation and a short report. Experiments are in the areas of nuclear physics, atomic physics, spin physics and astrophysics. Also, there is a series of workshops, evaluated in a short test.
Module learning outcomes
Plan an advanced physics experiment and assess the safety risks involved
Perform and record an advanced physics experiment safely and independently, and demonstrate an understanding of the working of the apparatus and the physics behind the experiment, and the ability to obtain meaningful data and analyse it
Report on their project work in a short report and oral presentation.
Understand general experimental techniques relevant to the experiments,
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Presentation | MYI Week 1 (15 minutes) | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T1 Week 3 | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 10.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 11 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Log | T1 Week 9 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00122212220 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 22000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 4 hours | 00100010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Jose Verdu Galiana
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Prof Kathy Romer
Convenor
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