Foundations of Experimental Physics

Solids are composed of atoms or molecules, and experiments and theories are used to explain their behavior. This book discusses the unaddressed needs of students and teachers associated with the experimental methods, such as improving signal-to-noise ratio, cryogenic methods, vacuum science, sources and detectors for electrons, photons, error analysis, and statistical handling of data.

Format: Hardback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

All solids are composed of atoms or molecules, and to explain their behavior, experiments and theories have come forward. Simultaneously, many new materials have been synthetically and systematically developed in the laboratories, and their properties need to be understood before deploying them in various technologies. It is known that there is a strong correlation between the structure and properties of materials. Therefore, experiments on solids involve understanding their structure with diffraction techniques using X-rays, electrons, or neutrons. The materials may be in different forms, such as bulk solids, thin films, or powders, and need to be observed using microscopes. Finally, the properties can be correlated to the electronic structure, which can be deciphered through various spectroscopy techniques. Magnetic measurements give insight into electron-electron correlation.

The advantages and limitations of the techniques are also spelled out. In other words, this book takes into account the unaddressed needs of students and teachers associated with the experimental methods. Its relevance has increased manifold, as it addresses a wide scope of the topics in concise manner. Such as‚ improving signal-to-noise ratio, cryogenic methods, vacuum science, sources and detectors for electrons, photons (from infra-red to gamma rays), error analysis, statistical handling of data, etc.

Please note: This title is co-published with Capital Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Weight: 776g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367819965