• Course title: Methods and Techniques of Experimental Physics
• Course Code: PHYS-7202
• Credit Hours: 3 (M.Phil-I)
• Instructor: Dr. Bilal Rasul
• Email: [email protected]

Pre-Requisites:

Methods of Experimental Physics

Description and Objectives:

The main objective of this course is give students brief introduction of techniques used in modern research laboratories. In thin film physics, students may learn surface preparation methods, deposition procedures and their characterization. Particularly, in solid state physics, XRD is one of the leading methods worldwide for structural analysis of single crystals and that of polycrystalline materials. In vacuum physics, students learn advanced vacuum generation in experimental instruments in labs. Data analysis and error calculations is a central key in experiments. At the end of this course students will be able to know why we need to learn about instruments and their basic principles of operation, what are their applications, what the challenges are for the technology.

Recommended Books:

1. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, by Richard Wrolfson and Jay M. Pasachoff, Published by Addison Wesley / Longman Inc. (1999).

2. Elements of X-ray Diffraction, by B.D. Cullity, Published by Addison-Wesley Publ. Co. Inch. Reading MA, USA (1978). York, USA (1978).

3. Methods of Experimental Physics, by R.L. Horovitz and V. A. Johnson, Acadmic, (Latest Edition).

4. Handbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings. Peter M. Martin.

5. Methods of Experimental Physics, by D. Williams, Acadmic (Latest Edition).

6. Porous Silicon Science & Technology, by Jeane Claude Vial and Jacques Derrian published by Springer Verlag, Holland (1999).

7. Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis of Crystelline Materials, Edited by J.A. Beck, Published by Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London, England (1979).

8. Electron Microscopy, by S.Amelincex, Dirk Van Dyck, J.Van Landuyt, Gustaff Van Tendeloo, Published by J.Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA (1997).

Assignments

1. Assignments before mid term
2. Assignments after mid term

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional: 20 Marks, Presentations: 15 marks+Class Participations: 05 marks

Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks

Final exam: 50 Marks