PHYSICS 382 - Advanced Laboratory

Institution:

Hope College

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This laboratory builds on the skills learned in Physics 280 and combines experiments from both classical and modern physics. Extensive use of the computer is made in the analysis of data from experiments. Detailed error analysis of each experiment is required. In any given semester the selected topics are drawn from experiments such as gamma detection, Millikan oil drop, alpha spectroscopy, accelerator operation, Cavendish, Rutherford scattering, and neutron activation. Two hours of lecture and seven hours of laboratory. Required for physics majors and may be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisites: Physics 270 and 281, and Mathematics 232. Two Credits Gonthier Spring Semester

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hope.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 395-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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