Spring 2027

Intermediate Laboratory-mechanics and Modern Physics

Intermediate laboratory course covering modern physics experiments, including gamma-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, blackbody radiation, and Cavendish G measurement, with emphasis on statistical uncertainties and error propagation.

offering recorded2 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Lu Lyu

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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).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Learn how to keep a lab notebook, a laboratory skill essential to the study of physics.

  • Perform quantitative measurements of physical phenomena, and understand the statistical significance of observations made in the presence of statistical and systematic uncertainties.

  • Become proficient in using common research-grade laboratory equipment.

  • Understand basic physical principles, as revealed in laboratory experiments.

  • Gain an appreciation for, and an understanding of, scientific method.

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

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Professors

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Lu Lyu

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 260
LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 300
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 120
LAB 302Classroom Instruction0 / 120
LAB 305Classroom Instruction0 / 120
LAB 303Classroom Instruction0 / 120

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Student experience

the class

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

  • Modern physics experiments
  • Statistical uncertainties and error propagation
  • Gamma-ray spectroscopy, X-ray physics/diffraction, blackbody radiation, Cavendish G measurement

Skills

  • Maintaining a lab notebook
  • Quantitative measurement and uncertainty analysis
  • Operating research-grade laboratory equipment
  • Error propagation

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PHYSICS 307 · Spring 2027

Intermediate Laboratory-Mechanics and Modern Physics

Recorded 2026-10-14
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