Phys 415 Radiation Laboratory
Spring 2007

Phys 415 is an introductory Radiation Physics Laboratory to accompany the Radiation Physics course Phys 315. The lab covers some basic measurements in Modern Physics such as the photoelectric effect, electron spin resonance, the acceleration nnd motion of electrons in a B field. The lab then proceeds with experiments in alpha , beta, and gamma ray spectroscopy.

Experiments are performed with the basic nuclear instrumentation. Calibration and error analysis are emphasized. The lab should be taken after Phys 315. or with consent of the instructor.

You will be required to write lab reports and make presentations of your data. Some knowledge
word processing, Excel Spread sheet, and graphical analysis is required.

Instructor:   Dr. Cremaldi

Office:        Room 209 Lewis Hall

Text:           Website and handouts

Time : 1-3 T Th +(flexible hrs per week)

Office Hours: 9:00-11:00 MT

Goals: To perform fundamental experiments in radiation physics while learning electronic instrumentation and experimental procedures. Emphasis is placed on analysis of data with proper error handling techniques.

Grading Policy: laboratory reports/presenations 50%
1 midtern 25%
1 final 25%

A 100-90
B 90-80
C 80-70
D <70