I want to know a book that minutely describes how to perform thousands of experiments in todays lab, the equipments required, etc.
I need to perform the Young's interference experiment.
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Sign up to join this communityI want to know a book that minutely describes how to perform thousands of experiments in todays lab, the equipments required, etc.
I need to perform the Young's interference experiment.
Experiments in Modern Physics, by Adrian C. Melissinos and Jim Napolitano
The author details the most fundamental experiments in modern physics, performing an integration with matlab for data analysis and display
This book is accessible to beginning undergrad students, yet still theoretically rich enough for advanced experimental practice.
It can be used as a lab manual.
Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects 1st Edition by David and Shanni Prutchi
Build an intuitive understanding of the principles behind quantum mechanics through practical construction and replication of original experiments With easy-to-acquire, low-cost materials and basic knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects takes readers step by step through the process of re-creating scientific experiments that played an essential role in the creation and development of quantum mechanics. Presented in near chronological order-from discoveries of the early twentieth century to new material on entanglement-this book includes question- and experiment-filled chapters on: * Light as a Wave * Light as Particles * Atoms and Radioactivity * The Principle of Quantum Physics * Wave/Particle Duality * The Uncertainty Principle * Schrodinger (and his Zombie Cat) * Entanglement From simple measurements of Planck's constant to testing violations of Bell's inequalities using entangled photons, Exploring Quantum Physics through Hands-on Projects not only immerses readers in the process of quantum mechanics, it provides insight into the history of the field-how the theories and discoveries apply to our world not only today, but also tomorrow. By immersing readers in groundbreaking experiments that can be performed at home, school, or in the lab, this first-ever, hands-on book successfully demystifies the world of quantum physics...
For all who seek to explore it-from science enthusiasts and undergrad physics students to practicing physicists and engineers.
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Some of the experiments could be dangerous - there's high vacuum, and high voltage. This book is not for the immature.
I would not recommend this for beginners; there are plenty of kid science resources out there. If you're ready for some real science, this book is for you. It conducts experiments that few others do, and I would consider it for high school and beyond. I am grateful to the authors for doing a fine job.
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Also here are some links to Young's Interference Experiment.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light/Lesson-3/Young-s-Experiment
http://www.cttech.org/goodwin/academics/science-textbook/chap19.pdf