VL3111 Physics Laboratory Syllabus:

VL3111 Physics Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• To learn the proper use of various kinds of physics laboratory equipment.
• To learn how data can be collected, presented and interpreted in a clear and concise manner.
• To learn problem solving skills related to physics principles and interpretation of experimental data.
• To determine error in experimental measurements and techniques used to minimize such error.
• To make the student an active participant in each part of all lab exercises.

Any Seven Experiments
1. Torsional pendulum-Determination of rigidity modulus of wire and moment of inertia of regular and irregular objects.
2. Simple harmonic oscillations of cantilever.
3. Non-uniform bending- Determination of Young’s modulus
4. Uniform bending–Determination of Young’s modulus
5. Laser-Determination of the wavelength of the laser using grating
6. Air wedge -Determination of thickness of a thin sheet/wire
7. a) Optical fibre – Determination of Numerical Aperture and acceptance angle
b) Compact disc- Determination of width of the groove using laser.
8. Acoustic grating- Determination of velocity of ultrasonic waves in liquids.
9. Ultrasonic interferometer–determination of the velocity of sound and compressibility of liquids
10. Post office box- Determination of Bandgap of a semiconductor.
11. Photoelectric effect
12. Michelson Interferometer.
13. Melde’s string experiment
14. Experiment with lattice dynamic skit

TOTAL: 30 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the course, the students should be able to
CO1: Understand the functioning of various physics laboratory equipment.
CO2: Use graphical models to analyze laboratory data.
CO3: Use mathematical models as a medium for quantitative reasoning and describing physical reality.
CO4: Access, process and analyze scientific information.
CO5: Solve problems individually and collaboratively.