PHYS 4410

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  • Schedule of Classes - September 22, 2025 1:06PM EDT

PHYS 4410
Advanced Experimental Physics

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. Each student selects and performs two experiments and completes one project. Independent work is stressed, and scientific writing and presentation skills are emphasized. Weekly lectures will cover techniques and skills necessary for the class and experimental physics in general.


Prerequisites PHYS 3327, PHYS 3318.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: seniors in Physics or A&EP.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400, PHYS 6510

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2781 PHYS 4410   LEC 001

    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics and Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP) seniors.
    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

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  •  2782 PHYS 4410   LAB 401

    • TW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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