EP 313 Physics Lab 3 - Optics and Spectroscopy Lab (Autumn 2018-19)

Instructor Name B. P. Singh, T. Kundu

Prerequisites

None

Important Topics Covered

Spectroscopic methods and principles for various transitions (rotational, vibrational, etc), optical setup calibration, handling interferometers, principles and working on diffraction and interference based on both reflection and refraction. 

Assignments

"All labs were mandatory, although the completion and submission schedule was chill. The TAs allowed you to cover missed/incomplete labs on any other working day. You are expected to read the manual and understand the experiment before coming to the lab, although an explanation of the procedure is given while performing as well. "

Exams and Grading

Each lab session was graded along with a lab and a written exam at the end of the course. The weightage was a bit unclear but there was much emphasis on the written endsem which was based on the theoretical concepts being used in the lab, not the laboratory technique itself. There were theoretical questions in the lab endsem too which carried significant weight. In all, it is not a straightforward experimental lab like the previous ones. Here you are expected to understand the principles fairly clearly and only then expected to perform the experiments.

Books that were relevant
The manuals with internal references were enough.

Respondent
Sagar Vidya Addepalli

Note: This is a review to help you make a more informed choice about how to study for this course and/or choosing this course. While we've tried to keep it objective and complete, one must keep in mind that students have varying interests, methods of study, and the course itself changes from year to year.