Physics

PAOLO POSTORINO
PAOLO POSTORINO
MARIA GRAZIA BETTI
MARIA GRAZIA BETTI

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.

Students are required to have adequate knowledge and understanding of the major experimental techniques used in the study of condensed matter. They must also possess applied skills such as the design and practical implementation of a condensed matter experiment. The student should be able to critically analyze the data of the experiment and obtain overall results. They have been able to effectively communicating the results both in writing and through oral presentations. The acquired skills should serve as the base tools for the student to independently broaden and potentially specialize their knowledge of experimental techniques relevant to the structure of matter and develop their applied practical abilities .

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.

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).

- 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

The teaching activities will be conducted through lectures, practical exercises in the laboratory, and comprehensive laboratory experiences through group work. Students will be required to prepare reports documenting the research activities carried out in one of the various departmental laboratories.

Participation to the explanations and discussions. Direct involvement in experiments to be carried out at the different department laboratories.

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.

- Describe the theoretical basis of one of the experimental practically techniques applied.
- Identify the physical results that can be obtained using a specific experimental technique.
- Describe the motivations, the techniques used, and data analysis applied for the specific experiment
conducted for the course.
- Explain the purpose of the experiment carried out and the obtained results.
- Describe the current state of the art and the main literature results related to the experiment carried out