Fall 2026

Intermediate Laboratory-mechanics and Modern Physics

An intermediate laboratory course focusing on modern physics experiments, error analysis, and statistical uncertainties.

offering recorded2 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Benjamin BeyerEmre YildizciLu Lyu +1 more

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 97.4% A/AB (n=39 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 93.1% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

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PHYSICS 202, 208, 248 or graduate/professional standing.

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction9 / 260
LEC 002Classroom Instruction27 / 260
LAB 301Classroom Instruction6 / 120
LAB 302Classroom Instruction12 / 120
LAB 304Classroom Instruction12 / 120
LAB 306Classroom Instruction6 / 120

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.74 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.91 GPA, 97.4% A/AB (n=39 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.84 GPA, 93.1% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Gamma-ray spectroscopy, X-ray physics, diffraction, blackbody radiation, and gravitational constant measurement.
  • Statistical uncertainties, error analysis, and error propagation.

Skills

  • Conducting modern physics experiments and analyzing data with statistical uncertainties.
  • Performing specific laboratory techniques in spectroscopy, diffraction, and gravitational measurement.

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PHYSICS 307 · Fall 2026

Intermediate Laboratory-Mechanics and Modern Physics

Recorded 2026-09-07
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