Coulomb Constant
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will learn the basic operation of the Coulomb balance and use it to study Coulomb’s law. For honor students, you will additionally calculate the Coulomb constant. Equipment: Coulomb balance, slide assembly, high voltage power supply, charging probe and grounding probe with holders,acrylic transparent box to cover the whole setup. Lab Manual: https://ugtl.hkust-gz.edu.cn/1892/lab-manual/coulomb-constant/
HaII Effect
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will learn the principles of the Hall Effect and parameters related to Hall devices through experiments. For honor students, you will additionally explore the relationship between temperature and Hall's coefficient and graph accordingly. Equipment: Temperature-variable Hall Effect Tester, DP832 digital power and power cord, etc. Lab Manual: Hall Effect
Electromagnetic Induction and Maglev
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: Magnetic suspension technology is a typical electromechanical integration technology that integrates electromagnetics, electronic technology, control engineering, signal processing and dynamics. Take an example of maglev trains which operate process mainly includes two parts: suspension and drive. This experiment mainly introduces the suspension and its control. This experiment presents the numerical solution approach to magnetic force analysis using the finite element method. By comparing test data with simulation...
Polarization of Light
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, which focuses on the transverse wave nature of light, you will record the polarized light intensity and verify Marius' Law.For honor students, you will further your understanding of the waveplate principle, learn how elliptically polarized light is produced, and master the conversion of different polarization states. Equipment: LED light source、polarizer、wave plate、reflector、polarization tester、power meter and breadboard.
Michaelson Interference
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: The core of this lab is a hands-on monochromatic light interference exercise, where you will perform experimental studies of the relationship between micro-displacement of the interfering arm and fringe counting, and calculate the associated wavelengths; For honor students, you will be further experimental investigations of micro-displacement of white light interference in relation to white light spectra. Equipment: LED light source、lenticular、beam splitter、reflector、spectrograph、CCD Strip Imager and breadboard.
Simple Oscilloscope Use
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will understand the basic principles and use of oscilloscopes and become proficient in observing common waveforms using an oscilloscope. Equipment: DS2302A series digital oscilloscope, DG4162 series function/arbitrary waveform, BNC cable, etc.
The Ratio of Specific Heats of a Gas
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: A cylinder is filled with air and a Pressure Sensor is attached. The piston is plucked by hand and allowed to oscillate. The oscillating pressure is recorded as a function of time and the period is determined. The ratio of specific heat capacities is calculated using the period of oscillation, according to Ruchhardt’s method. Equipment: Heat engine/gas law apparatus, large rod stand, 45 cm long steel rod,...
Compound Pendulum
Location: PL2 Newton Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: This experiment explores the dependence of the period of a physical pendulum (a uniform bar) on the distance between the pivot point and the center of mass of the physical pendulum and to find the acceleration of gravity. In addition, the period of oscillation of a physical pendulum will be measured and used to calculate the rotational inertia of the pendulum, which is also determined by measuring...
Air-Track
Location: PL1 Einstein Lab Instructor: Zehao, Pan Instructions: In this experiment, you will understand the physical meaning of resonant and damped motion. In addition, you will master the use of air-track. This experiment explores the spring oscillator model. By measuring the period of vibration of the harmonic oscillator, T, the corresponding fluctuation equation can be derived. Equipment: Air-track, slider, additional weights, springs, photogate, digital millisecond timer.