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Experimental Laboratory for Astrophysics II - PHY00010I
- Department: Physics
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
- None
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The second year experimental laboratory seeks to build on the knowledge and experience gained in the first year. The laboratory is organised on a zoned (thematic) basis, which comprises two physics zones (40% of the module) and 2 1.5 physics zones (40% of the module) and 1.5 astrophysics zones (40% of the module), with special emphasis on the use and critical evaluation of modern (computer-based) instrumentation. This module also includes a LabView interfacing zone (20% of the module) and an Electronics zone (20% of the module). which are important in many areas of experimental physics and astrophysics. The laboratory is a balance of experiments designed to support formal lecture teaching and new topics.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate good experimental practice including appropriate awareness of safety
Demonstrate quality of record keeping.
Be able to plan and execute experiments over an extended time
Be able to demonstrate critical assessment of your measurements and results
Be able to identify and assess errors
Critically discuss your experimental results
Have developed further skills in a range of experimental techniques and in the operation of equipment and appropriate data analysis and processing software beyond that in the 1st year laboratory.
Be able to communicate and present your experimental work in the format of a leading scientific journal.
Demonstrate the ability to use LabVIEW software for interfacing equipment to a computer.
Interpret Limb darkening
Understand how to correct and study astronomical images
Understand the optics used in modern telescopes
parameterise and characterise a telescope that the students build
Module content
Students taking this module should have also taken either PHY00012C, PHY00013C or PHY00014C,
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 56 |
| Essay/coursework | 22 |
| Essay/coursework | 22 |
Special assessment rules
Non-compensatable
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
Module feedback
Our policy on how you receive feedback for formative and summative purposes is contained in our Department Handbook.
Indicative reading
Laboratory Scripts- Lab Scripts will be provided.