Ph118

Low-Noise Electronic Measurement

Winter 2010

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• First Lecture : Tuesday, 18 Jan @ 2:30 PM

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• Prerequisites: APh105 or Ph127 or equivalent, and Ph105 or equivalent -- or instructor's permission. Undergraduates must be working on laboratory research and provide a letter of support from their research advisor.  9 units (3-0-6); first, second terms.
  This class provides an introduction to ultralow-noise electrical measurements and sensor technology as applied to experimental research. The purpose of this class is to help students understand the overarching methodology and crucial considerations in designing electronic measurement systems for laboratory experiments. Topics include physical noise processes, signal transduction, signal averaging, synchronous and lock-in detection, digital signal transforms, time domain techniques, and other aspects of precision measurements. Specific sensor technologies described in later terms may include single electron transistors, SQUID sensors, transition-edge sensors, tunnel junction detectors, micro- and nano-mechanical detectors, and biosensors.  For those taking the class for credit, please note that it is offered solely with P/F option (no exceptions).

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