Physics Laboratory with Introduction to Statistics
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course of Physics Laboratory with Introduction to Statistic has two main learning objectives: a) to provide the student the necessary mathematical competences for the statistical treatement of data from observations and experiments; b) to approach the physics of mechanical oscillating systems by a series of laboratory experiments. The latter allows the student to acquire skills in the planning of an experiment, in the collection of experimental data and in their statistical analysis, in the understanding of the issues met in the passing from an ideal theoretical model to a real-world experiment.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student:
1) will understand the concepts of statistical and systematic errors
2) will know the fundamentals of the theory of probability and the concepts of distributions, both discrete and continuous
3) will know some important distributions (binomial, Poisson, Gauss, chi-square, Student's t) and will be able to apply them in real-world applications.
4) will be able to perform the basic data analyses (computation of mean, standard deviation, correlation)
5) will be able to quantitatively check the observed data against models (probability distributions, linear functions, power functions, exponential functions) using linear regression and the chi-squared test.
6) will have a practical knowledge of the physics of mechanical oscillating systems (pendulum, spring and mass systems, strings, sound waves)
7) will be able to plan an experiment to study such phenomena
8) will be able to collect and analyse experimental data using the learned statistical methods
9) will acquire group working skills finalized to the realization of the experiments
10) will learn how to effectively present experimental results
The skills from 3) to 5) will be achieved by practical exercises
The skills from 6) a 10) will be achieved by the realization of laboratory experiments in small groups of students, followed by the preparation of written reports
1) will understand the concepts of statistical and systematic errors
2) will know the fundamentals of the theory of probability and the concepts of distributions, both discrete and continuous
3) will know some important distributions (binomial, Poisson, Gauss, chi-square, Student's t) and will be able to apply them in real-world applications.
4) will be able to perform the basic data analyses (computation of mean, standard deviation, correlation)
5) will be able to quantitatively check the observed data against models (probability distributions, linear functions, power functions, exponential functions) using linear regression and the chi-squared test.
6) will have a practical knowledge of the physics of mechanical oscillating systems (pendulum, spring and mass systems, strings, sound waves)
7) will be able to plan an experiment to study such phenomena
8) will be able to collect and analyse experimental data using the learned statistical methods
9) will acquire group working skills finalized to the realization of the experiments
10) will learn how to effectively present experimental results
The skills from 3) to 5) will be achieved by practical exercises
The skills from 6) a 10) will be achieved by the realization of laboratory experiments in small groups of students, followed by the preparation of written reports
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
CORSO A
Lesson period
year
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 10
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Arosio Paolo, Camera Franco Ersilio, Crespi Fabio Celso Luigi, Perini Laura, Piseri Paolo Giuseppe Carlo, Vecchi Roberta
Shifts:
Professor:
Camera Franco Ersilio
Lezioni in comune con studenti Turno 1-Turno 2-Turno 3-Turno 4-Turno 5
Professor:
Camera Franco ErsilioTurno 1
Professor:
Perini LauraTurno 2
Professor:
Piseri Paolo Giuseppe CarloTurno 4
Professor:
Crespi Fabio Celso LuigiCORSO B
Responsible
Lesson period
year
FIS/01 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS - University credits: 10
Laboratories: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Lessons: 48 hours
Professors:
Andreazza Attilio, Archidiacono Maria, D'Auria Saverio, Dell'Asta Lidia, Gariboldi Leonardo, Rossi Lucio
Shifts:
Lezioni in comune con studenti Turno 1-Turno 2-Turno 3-Turno 4-Turno 5-Turno 6
Professor:
Rossi LucioTurno 1
Professor:
Rossi LucioTurno 2
Professor:
Gariboldi LeonardoTurno 3
Professor:
D'Auria SaverioTurno 4
Professor:
Andreazza AttilioTurno 5
Professor:
Archidiacono MariaTurno 6
Professor:
Dell'Asta LidiaProfessor(s)
Reception:
Friday afternoon (15:00-17:00) - We strongly suggest to contact prof. Franco Camera via e-mail
Office
Reception:
write to [email protected]
LITA building, office a/1/C13, Physics Department via celoria 16
Reception:
after appointment
Office Room, LITA building, floor 0
Reception:
Monday 2-4 pm
LASA Laboratory or Physics Department (please send an e-mail)
Reception:
by appointment
office at the Physics Dept. (via Celoria 16), building E, room n.R007