Advanced Physics Lab

Students apply advanced physics principles through hands-on experiments in optics, radiation and spectroscopy. The lab emphasizes data analysis, experimental design and problem-solving skills essential for scientific and engineering careers.

Students in the Astronomy & Astrophysics, Engineering Physics and Space Physics programs work on experiments and projects in the Advanced Physics Lab as part of their coursework in several upper-level courses.

Some students might also use the space and equipment for special topics or independent studies.

The two different rooms for this lab are set up primarily asoms, optical dark ro allowing experiments to be conducted under total darkness or various controlled special lighting conditions.

Experiments provide students with hands-on learning to practice solving problems, analyzing real data and reporting on their work. Students learn to apply physical principles to real-world physical systems and engineering and testing applications.

Equipment

• Two Tel-X-Ometer X-ray System
• Laser Fiber Optics Kit
• High Sensitivity Light Sensor
• Seven Composite Optical Breadboard Table
• Intermediate Spectrometer
• Various Spectrum Tubes and Power Supplies (H, He, Na, Ne, Hg, Ar)
• Dell Optiplex 7050 PC w/ U2417H monitor
• Pasco 850 Universal Interface