Measurements of a Physical quantity: systematic and random uncertainties. Probability density function e its properties. The central limit theorem and the Gaussian function. Combination of systematic and random uncertainties. The chi-square minimum method.
Simple continuous current circuits.
Capacitors and RC circuit: step and frequency response.
Wave optics: interference of 2 or more sources - diffraction grating. Laws of the Geometrical optics: dioptres and thin lenses.
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, Elementi di Fisica Elettromagnetismo e Onde, Edises università
J. R. Taylor, Introduzione all'analisi degli errori, Zanichelli, Bologna 1986
G. Cowan, Statistical Data Analysis, Oxford Science Publications, 1998
Learning Objectives
The scope of the course is to provide the student the basics on the quantitative evaluation of experimental measurement and to learn how to treat different uncertainties sources. The students will also perform simple laboratory experiments involving electrical circuits and optics. The measurements will be analyzed and presented in written reports.
Prerequisites
Recommended Courses: Mathematics I, Physics I
Teaching Methods
Total number of hours for Lectures: 32
Laboratory activities (hours): 24
Type of Assessment
Oral exam and written reports of the laboratory experiments done during the course.
Course program
Measurements of a Physical quantity: systematic and random uncertainties. Probability density function e its properties. The central limit theorem and the Gaussian function. Combination of systematic and random uncertainties. The chi-square minimum method.
Simple continuous current circuits.
Capacitors and RC circuit: step and frequency response.
Wave optics: interference of 2 or more sources - diffraction grating. Laws of the Geometrical optics: dioptres and thin lenses.