Phys 3100 - Electronic Instrumentation for Experimental Physics

Course Number: Phys 3100

Course Name: Electronic Instrumentation for Experimental Physics

Credits: 4 Cr

Instructor: Matt Wetstein wetstein@iastate.edu

PreReq: Credit in MATH 1660 and credit in PHYS 2320 and PHYS 2320L or PHYS 2420.

Course Description

Phys 3100 has lectures and labs and is offered in the Fall semester. The focus is on 'hands-on' work in the laboratory. Topics covered include:

  • Electrical instruments
  • Power supplies
  • Transducers
  • Passive and active devices
  • Analog and digital integrated circuits
  • Signal transmission and enhancement