Physics Laboratory II

Course objectives

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The main purpose of Physics Laboratory II is that of introducing students to an actual research environment, with group working and sharing duties, to exploit the different interests and competencies by means of the variety of experimental methodologies studied in the previous course Physics Laboratory I. Students should also become able to repeat a typical experiment of contemporary physics, under a supervisor guidance, to understand and to discuss and present the results: to run an experiment or let a new experimental apparatus run, data collection, acquisition programs, upgrading or generation of data analysis codes, eventually interpretation and discussion of the results, in a written report and in an oral presentation. At the end, students will be able to: - assemble and document a relevant bibliography for a physics experiment - prepare a journal-style manuscript using scientific typesetting software - plan and conduct experimental measurements in physics while employing proper note-taking methods and the required safety procedures SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: A - Knowledge and understanding OF 1) Knowledge of basic experimental techniques and of their theoretical foundation in any specific curricular area OF 2) To be able to conceive an experiment for relevant topics in his/her own research field B - Application skills OF 3) Knowing how to interpret, analyze and discuss experimental data C - Autonomy of judgment OF 4) To be able to integrate the acquired knowledge in order to apply them in the more general context within any specific curricular area D - Communication skills OF 5) Capability to communicate with experts on experimental results and strategies E - Ability to learn OF 6) To be able to read independently experimental scientific texts and articles in order to elaborate on topics introduced in the course.

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ANTONIO DI DOMENICO Lecturers' profile
ANTONIO DI DOMENICO Lecturers' profile
Channel 2
PAOLO POSTORINO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus Experimental work on Physics of Matter. Experimental study of low-dimensional systems and nanostructures, by means of diffraction, opticak and electron spectroscopy techniques. Ultra-high-vacuum environment, low-energy electron diffraction, photoelectron specrtoscopy. Small groups laboratory activity, in the laboratories of Physics of Matter of the Department (https://www.phys.uniroma1.it/fisica/ricerca/aree-tematiche-e-gruppi-di-ricerca/struttura-materia-e-fisica-biosistemi).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the foundations of structure of matter. Knowledge of the foundations of spectroscopy. Knowledge of the arguments treated in the course of Physics Laboratory I is essential.
Books
- scientific papers concerning the specific experimental techniques of the laboratory, given by the tutor of the chosen laboratory - notes and other information are made available to the students on the course web site: https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=17884
Frequency
Participation to the explanations and discussions. Direct involvement in experiments to be carried out at the different department laboratories.
Exam mode
Written elaboration about the experimental techniques shown during the course. Students must answer to a few questions to verify their knowledge of the syllabus and/or queries (also with numerical solutions) to quantify their in-depth knowledge. Students who answer in a sufficient way to the questions without being able to resolve the queries will be scored with 18/30; students who answer in a good way to the questions and are able to propose a solution to the queries will be scored up to 24/30; students who answer in a very good way to the questions and can precisely describe the solutions of the queries will be scored up to 27/30; students who demonstrate a full knowledge of the syllabus, with an exact solution of all the queries, also showing a critical approach, will be evaluated up to 30/30 cum laude.
PAOLO POSTORINO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus Experimental work on Physics of Matter. Experimental study of low-dimensional systems and nanostructures, by means of diffraction, opticak and electron spectroscopy techniques. Ultra-high-vacuum environment, low-energy electron diffraction, photoelectron specrtoscopy. Small groups laboratory activity, in the laboratories of Physics of Matter of the Department (https://www.phys.uniroma1.it/fisica/ricerca/aree-tematiche-e-gruppi-di-ricerca/struttura-materia-e-fisica-biosistemi).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the foundations of structure of matter. Knowledge of the foundations of spectroscopy. Knowledge of the arguments treated in the course of Physics Laboratory I is essential.
Books
- scientific papers concerning the specific experimental techniques of the laboratory, given by the tutor of the chosen laboratory - notes and other information are made available to the students on the course web site: https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=17884
Frequency
Participation to the explanations and discussions. Direct involvement in experiments to be carried out at the different department laboratories.
Exam mode
Written elaboration about the experimental techniques shown during the course. Students must answer to a few questions to verify their knowledge of the syllabus and/or queries (also with numerical solutions) to quantify their in-depth knowledge. Students who answer in a sufficient way to the questions without being able to resolve the queries will be scored with 18/30; students who answer in a good way to the questions and are able to propose a solution to the queries will be scored up to 24/30; students who answer in a very good way to the questions and can precisely describe the solutions of the queries will be scored up to 27/30; students who demonstrate a full knowledge of the syllabus, with an exact solution of all the queries, also showing a critical approach, will be evaluated up to 30/30 cum laude.
MARIA GRAZIA BETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus Experimental work on Physics of Matter. Experimental study of low-dimensional systems and nanostructures, by means of diffraction, optical and electron spectroscopy techniques. Ultra-high-vacuum environment, low-energy electron diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy. Small groups laboratory activity, in the laboratories of Physics of Matter of the Department (https://www.phys.uniroma1.it/fisica/ricerca/aree-tematiche-e-gruppi-di-ricerca/struttura-materia-e-fisica-biosistemi).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the foundations of structure of matter. Knowledge of the foundations of spectroscopy. Knowledge of the arguments treated in the course of Physics Laboratory I.
Books
- scientific papers concerning the specific experimental techniques of the laboratory - notes available on the web site: https://elearning2.uniroma1.it/login/index.php
Frequency
Mandatory
Exam mode
Written elaboration about the experimental techniques shown during the course. Students must answer to a few questions to verify their knowledge of the syllabus and/or queries (also with numerical solutions) to quantify their in-depth knowledge. Students who answer in a sufficient way to the questions without being able to resolve the queries will be scored with 18/30; students who answer in a good way to the questions and are able to propose a solution to the queries will be scored up to 24/30; students who answer in a very good way to the questions and can precisely describe the solutions of the queries will be scored up to 27/30; students who demonstrate a full knowledge of the syllabus, with an exact solution of all the queries, also showing a critical approach, will be evaluated up to 30/30 cum laude.
Bibliography
a few chapters selected and uploaded in the web site*, from: A. Zangwill, Physics at Surfaces, Cambridge Univ. Press H. Lüth, Solid surfaces, interfaces and thin films, Springer F. Bechstedt, Principles of Surface Physics, Springer.
Lesson mode
Experiments in the laboratories with experimental apparatus, data elaboration and discussion
MARIA GRAZIA BETTI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Syllabus Experimental work on Physics of Matter. Experimental study of low-dimensional systems and nanostructures, by means of diffraction, optical and electron spectroscopy techniques. Ultra-high-vacuum environment, low-energy electron diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy. Small groups laboratory activity, in the laboratories of Physics of Matter of the Department (https://www.phys.uniroma1.it/fisica/ricerca/aree-tematiche-e-gruppi-di-ricerca/struttura-materia-e-fisica-biosistemi).
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the foundations of structure of matter. Knowledge of the foundations of spectroscopy. Knowledge of the arguments treated in the course of Physics Laboratory I.
Books
- scientific papers concerning the specific experimental techniques of the laboratory - notes available on the web site: https://elearning2.uniroma1.it/login/index.php
Frequency
Mandatory
Exam mode
Written elaboration about the experimental techniques shown during the course. Students must answer to a few questions to verify their knowledge of the syllabus and/or queries (also with numerical solutions) to quantify their in-depth knowledge. Students who answer in a sufficient way to the questions without being able to resolve the queries will be scored with 18/30; students who answer in a good way to the questions and are able to propose a solution to the queries will be scored up to 24/30; students who answer in a very good way to the questions and can precisely describe the solutions of the queries will be scored up to 27/30; students who demonstrate a full knowledge of the syllabus, with an exact solution of all the queries, also showing a critical approach, will be evaluated up to 30/30 cum laude.
Bibliography
a few chapters selected and uploaded in the web site*, from: A. Zangwill, Physics at Surfaces, Cambridge Univ. Press H. Lüth, Solid surfaces, interfaces and thin films, Springer F. Bechstedt, Principles of Surface Physics, Springer.
Lesson mode
Experiments in the laboratories with experimental apparatus, data elaboration and discussion
Channel 3
ALESSANDRO NUCARA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Basic of Response Theory Introduction to VIS and UV spectroscopy Fluorescence Spectroscopy Experiments of Dynamic Light Scattering in Soft Matter Basic of Infrared spectroscopy. Amyloid Fibrils studied by IR IR and THz spectroscopy of Biomolecules Protein-nanoparticle Interaction Basic of Atomic Force Microscopy Drug delivery NMR spectroscopy and imaging Raman and SERS for biosystems IR and Thz on Spike protein and biosystems Microfluidic devices Ultrashort pulses spectroscopy Biomolecules in Art and Archaeology Nano-spectroscopy approach to photosensitive membrane proteins Phase Transitions in Neural System Development Early Detection of Alzheimer's disease from the eye ANGULAR SCATTERING MICROFLUIDIC CYTOMETRY FOR SINGLE CELL ANALYSIS Understanding how to connect structural and dynamical properties of a protein with its biological function Biological noise in cancer cell growth and division
Prerequisites
Physics Laboratory I
Books
Texts and course materials by the teacher
Teaching mode
The course is organized with lectures in which the research currently underway in the various laboratories of the Faculty are discussed. These lessons are followed by an internship in a laboratory.
Frequency
Attendance to the lectures is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Attendance to the laboratory activities that consists in a wotk done in group is mandatory. Attendance at seminars recommended.
Exam mode
Evaluation of the internship work with the assistance of the tutor teacher. Oral interview in which the exposure of the work done with reference to other topics of the course is assessed
Lesson mode
The course is organized with lectures in which the research currently underway in the various laboratories of the Faculty are discussed. These lessons are followed by an internship in a laboratory.
ALESSANDRO NUCARA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Basic of Response Theory Introduction to VIS and UV spectroscopy Fluorescence Spectroscopy Experiments of Dynamic Light Scattering in Soft Matter Basic of Infrared spectroscopy. Amyloid Fibrils studied by IR IR and THz spectroscopy of Biomolecules Protein-nanoparticle Interaction Basic of Atomic Force Microscopy Drug delivery NMR spectroscopy and imaging Raman and SERS for biosystems IR and Thz on Spike protein and biosystems Microfluidic devices Ultrashort pulses spectroscopy Biomolecules in Art and Archaeology Nano-spectroscopy approach to photosensitive membrane proteins Phase Transitions in Neural System Development Early Detection of Alzheimer's disease from the eye ANGULAR SCATTERING MICROFLUIDIC CYTOMETRY FOR SINGLE CELL ANALYSIS Understanding how to connect structural and dynamical properties of a protein with its biological function Biological noise in cancer cell growth and division
Prerequisites
Physics Laboratory I
Books
Texts and course materials by the teacher
Teaching mode
The course is organized with lectures in which the research currently underway in the various laboratories of the Faculty are discussed. These lessons are followed by an internship in a laboratory.
Frequency
Attendance to the lectures is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Attendance to the laboratory activities that consists in a wotk done in group is mandatory. Attendance at seminars recommended.
Exam mode
Evaluation of the internship work with the assistance of the tutor teacher. Oral interview in which the exposure of the work done with reference to other topics of the course is assessed
Lesson mode
The course is organized with lectures in which the research currently underway in the various laboratories of the Faculty are discussed. These lessons are followed by an internship in a laboratory.
  • Lesson code10589922
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • Coursecorso|33602
  • CurriculumPhysics of Biological Systems
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDFIS/01
  • CFU9
  • Subject areaSperimentale applicativo