PHYS 4410

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PHYS 4410
Advanced Experimental Physics

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. Each student selects and performs two experiments and completes one project. Independent work is stressed, and scientific writing and presentation skills are emphasized. Weekly lectures will cover techniques and skills necessary for the class and experimental physics in general.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 3327, PHYS 3318.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: seniors in Physics or A&EP.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP, 2023FA

Distribution Category (PHS-AS) (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG)

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Comments Rising seniors will receive a survey spring of their junior year to determine class placement in their senior year. Students are advised to consider enrolling in Fall semester since enrollment is limited. If prerequisites are not met, permission of instructor is also required.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400, PHYS 6510

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3592 PHYS 4410   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics and Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP) seniors.
    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

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  •  3593 PHYS 4410   LAB 401

    • TW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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