Course: Physics Laboratory Work III

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Course title Physics Laboratory Work III
Course code UFY/FPR3
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Frequency of the course In each academic year, in the summer semester.
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Durchan Milan, RNDr. CSc.
  • Šebelík Václav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lenses, aberration. Measuring the focal length of the lens by different methods. Study basic parameters of the telescope. Wedge-shaped, and planparallel plate. Interference spherical and plane waves. Michelson interferometer. Measurement of photosensitive elements. Spectral sensitivity of the detectors. Frequency dependence of wattmeter. Wavelength of spectral lines. Change in the index of refraction, Faraday effect. Measurement of light speed.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration, Laboratory, Work activities (workshops)
  • Preparation for classes - 13 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 36 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Physics Laboratory Work complementing lectures of Physics III.
Students intensify their knowledge of optics.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Physics III

Assessment methods and criteria
Development of laboratory protocols

For successful passing of the course the student has to perform eight experiments and elaborate eight protocols. The minimal requirements for the protocols are available on e-learning web pages.
Recommended literature
  • Brož J. a kol.: Základy fyzikálních měření. SPN, Praha 1967.
  • Pelant I. a kol.: Fyzikální praktikum III, Matfyzpress, Praha 2005.
  • Saleh B.E.A. a Teich M.C.: Základy fotoniky, Matfyzpress, Praha 1994. / Saleh BEA, Teich MC: Fundamentals of Photonics. John Wiley & Sons, New York 1991.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physics for future teachers (1) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Physics (1) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biophysics (1) Category: Physics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biophysics (1) Category: Physics courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer