Modern Physics Lab


Shown here is the department's modern physics lab, which houses a number of experiments which are performed by students for a variety of classes.  In the photo are Lauren Chaykin ('01) seated at a computer, and Marcia Zangrilli ('00), working on a superconductivity experiment.

Here are images of experimental set-ups which are performed in the sophomore level Modern Physics course:

Alpha Decay

Beta Decay

Coincidence

Compton Scattering

Electron Diffraction

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance

Forced Harmonic Motion

Franck-Hertz Experiment

Gamma Ray Spectrum

Hall Effect

Hydrogen-Deuterium Spectrum

Millikan Oil-Drop Experiment

Muon Lifetime

Photoelectric Effect

Rutherford Scattering

Superconducting Transition

X-ray Diffraction

X-ray Fluorescence

Zeeman Effect

Here are images of experimental set-ups which are performed in the upper level Electricity and Magnetism course:

Parallel Plate Capacitor

Child-Langmuir Law

e/m

Franklin's Bells


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