Lab Course - Core (PHY108.5)

Venue: JC Bose Lab 

First  meeting: 07 August 2026

Class Timings: Fridays from 11:30 AM - 1:00PM

Course Description: List of experiments:
1. Pancharatnam phase
2. Bending of a laser beam through a sugar solution and determination of the concentration gradient
3. Coupled oscillatory motion of two, and more metronomes
4. Chua's circuit
5. Brownian motion

Course Evaluation: (70%) Written report and presentation for each experiment
(20%) Participation in discussions
(10%) Ability to achieve open-ended goals of the experiment

Course Outcome: By the end of the ICTS Advanced Lab Course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate Advanced Experimental Techniques: Conduct sophisticated experiments involving Pancharatnam phase, laser beam bending, coupled oscillatory motion, Chua's circuit, and Brownian motion, showcasing proficiency in experimental setups and methodologies.
2. Integrate Theory and Practice: Correlate experimental findings with theoretical principles, deepening the understanding of complex physical phenomena and bridging gaps between theoretical predictions and practical outcomes.
3. Develop Critical Analytical Skills: Analyze experimental data effectively, write comprehensive reports, and deliver clear, insightful presentations, demonstrating a strong grasp of scientific communication.
4. Cultivate Problem-Solving and Collaborative Skills: Engage in discussions, tackle open-ended experimental challenges, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing the ability to achieve research-oriented goals.

References: List of experiments:

  1. Chladni plate (Classical Mechanics ?) – control
  2. Measuring Pancharatnam phase (Optics) - not yet
  3. Active Brownian Motion (Nonequilibrium statistical physics) - not yet/Brownian
  4. Measuring concentration profile in a fluid by looking at the path of light (Nonequilibrium physics and optics) - control
  5. Aharonov-Bohm Experiment (Fluid-Gravity wave) - not yet
  6. Elasticity of Polymers (Condensed Matter) 

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Credit Score: 8