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Mattu University
College of Natural and Computational Sciences
Department of Physics
Program Physics
Course Phys 3101
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Course Experiments in Oscillations and Waves
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Course 1
Credit
Course Target Group: Physics
Informat Year: III Semester: I
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Module Physics of Oscillations and Waves
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Prerequi General Physics (Phys 1011)
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3 16 32 35 2 83
Course
This laboratory course accompanies the physics course, Phys 3001, which covers basic waves
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and oscillation topics that include: Waves sources and motion, sound wave, light wave
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properties (Interference, Diffraction, Newton’s Rings, Dispersion), Holography, Electron
diffraction, Fiber Optics that the students will experiment the theoretical formulations
presented in the theoretical course work. Based on laboratory facilities at the departments,
some experiments may be optional. However, the students are expected to do at least 10
experiments out of the outlined experiments. This laboratory course will help the students to
gain further experimental skills to do advanced optics and related experiments in the
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Cognitive Affect
Experiment Objectives of the Experiments Level (A)
Titles
1. General I. Recall fundamental concepts related to waves and optics. Remembering(I)
1 Overview II. Understand the principles governing waves and optics Understanding(II)

of III. Apply knowledge of wave behavior in practical experiments Applying(III)

experiment
s in Waves
and Optics
physics
2. Wave I. Recall fundamental concepts of sound waves, wavelength, and Remembering (I) Receiv
2 Motion and the speed of sound Understanding(II)

Sound II. Understand how sound waves propagate through air and the Applying(III)

Wavelengths relationship between frequency, wavelength, and speed.

in the air by III. Analyze how different sound frequencies affect the wavelength

the sound in airs.

waves of
different
frequencies
Speed of sound
in air
Superposition
of Waves
3 3. Interferenc I. Explain how the beam splitter divides the light, how the beams Comprehension (I) Respon
e recombine, and how a movable mirror can change the
Michelson interference pattern.
Interferometer II. Apply the concept of superposition to generate complex waves
 Jamin from simpler harmonic wave apply the interferometer to observe
Interferometer and analyze the multiple interference fringes that arise from
Fabry-Perot multiple reflections between the mirrors.
Interferometer
4 4. Diffraction I. Compare and contrast the diffraction patterns from a circular Analysis(I) Valuin

Diffraction aperture versus a rectangular aperture.

from a II. Solve problems using the diffraction equations for different

Circular aperture shapes.

and III. Propose a new experimental method to measure diffraction from

rectangular an aperture shape of your choice.

aperture,
HeNe
Laser
diffraction,
Dispersive
power of
grating-
normal
incidence,
Diffraction
from a Slit
5 5. Newton’s I. Explain the phenomenon of interference that leads to the Understanding Respon
Rings formation of Newton's Rings. (II)

II. Use the formula for the radius of the rings to calculate the Applying (III)
Determination Analyzing(IV)
radius for a given order and wavelength of light.
of wavelength
III. Examine how the ring size changes with varying radii of curvature
of Light
of the lens.

6 6. Refractive I. Explain the concept of birefringence, which causes the splitting of Comprehension Valuin
index of light into ordinary and extraordinary rays. (I)
ordinary II. Use Snell’s Law to calculate the refractive index of the ordinary ray
 and by measuring angles of incidence and refraction.
extraordina III. Design an experiment to measure the refractive index of the
ry ray ordinary and extraordinary.

7 7. Dispersion I. Compare the dispersion of light in different optical media (e.g., Analysis(I) Respon
Dispersive glass vs. water) and how it affects the chromatic aberration in
power of prism optical instruments.
II. Appreciate the importance of dispersion in optical systems, such as
the design of spectrometers or telescopes.
III. Design an experiment to demonstrate and measure the dispersion of
light through a prism or other dispersive medium.

8 8. Study of I. Solve problems related to the creation of holograms, such as Application(I) Valuin
Polarizatio determining the necessary wavelength, distance, and exposure
n and time in an experiment.
Absorption II. Discuss how holography allows the recording of both the
of light amplitude and phase of the light wave.
III. Design an experimental setup to record a hologram of an object
using a laser and a photographic plate or digital sensor.

9 9. Holograph I. Explain the concept of holography. Understanding(I)

y II. Assess the technical challenges in creating high-quality holograms, Applying(II)
including the need for high-coherence light sources and stable
Hologram
recording setups.
recording
III. Investigate the role of diffraction and interference patterns in the
Hologram
creation of a hologram.
reconstruction
1 10. Electro I. Demonstrate how to set up an electron diffraction experiment Applying(I) Valuin
0 n using a transmission electron microscope. Analyzing(III)
diffraction II. Analyze the diffraction pattern obtained from experiment to
determine information about crystal structure of material being
 studied.
III. Reflect on the importance of electron diffraction and its
implications for modern science and technology.
1 11. Fiber I. Explain the significance numerical aperture in optics and Understanding(I) Valuin
1 Optics microscopy. Applying(II)
II. Calculate the numerical aperture of a lens given its refractive Analyzing(IV)
Measurement index and the angle of light entering the lens.
of Numerical III. Evaluate experiments that measure the speed of light ,
aperture discussing their accurancy and limitations.
IV. Appreciate the importance of fiber optics in industrial and
Measurement technological applications
of Speed of
light
1 12. Study I. Explain the concept of charity and how it relates to optical Understanding(I) Respon
2 of activity. Applying(III)
Optically II. Describe how optically active substances interact with plane-
Active polarized light and the significance using a polarimeter.
Substances III. Analyze experment data from polarimetry to identify patterns in
opticall activity among various substances.

1 13. Magnifi I. Describe the principles of light refraction and how it relates to Analyzing(I) Valuin
3 cation with the formation of magnified images. Applying(III)
Convex
II. Demonstrate how to set up a compound microscope, including
Lenses and
adjusting the focus and changing objective lenses to achieve
the
different levels of magnification.
Compound
III. Evaluate the practical implications of convex lenses in
Microscope
construction, engineering, and everyday life.

1 14. I. Explain the concept of solar radiation and how it is measured.

4 Solar II. Analyze the collected data to identify patterns in solar radiation
Energy throughout the day or across different seasons.
 (measure III. Evaluate the practical implications of solar energy in
solar construction, engineering, and everyday life.
irradiance)
1 Practical
4 Final Exam
1
Written Final
5
Exam
Recommende
d References 1. Ch. Degu, B. Kuma, K. shogile and Ch. Gashu, Experimental
Physics III, Jimma University, 2020.
2. F. A. Jenkins and H. A. White, Fundamentals of Optics, McGraw
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3. David C. Baird, Experimentation: An Introduction to Measurement,
Theory and Experimental Design, Benjamin Cummings, 3rd ed.,
1994.
4. Andrian C. Melisinos and Jim Napolitano, Experiments in Modern
Physics Academic Press, 2nd ed., 2003.
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