To learn the basic concepts of measurement and uncertainty, also within a statistical approach. To critically apply those concepts to the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, with particular emphasis on electrical and electronic quantities.
teacher profile teaching materials
Electromechanical instruments. Electronics instruments. Analog oscilloscope.
Converters and digital instrumentation: typical errors and uncertainties.
Sampling: aliasing, windowing.
Measuring methods of electrical quantities. Null methods.
Electrical noise.
Programme
Introduction to Metrology. Systems of units, International System of Units, conversions. Errors, uncertainty. Fundamentals of statistics, statistical description of the uncertainty. Data analysis, fitting procedures, tests.Electromechanical instruments. Electronics instruments. Analog oscilloscope.
Converters and digital instrumentation: typical errors and uncertainties.
Sampling: aliasing, windowing.
Measuring methods of electrical quantities. Null methods.
Electrical noise.
Core Documentation
Notes and slides, indications of single chapters of books.Type of delivery of the course
Class teaching. Remote lessons. Laboratory practice.Type of evaluation
Written exercises or, alternatively, evaluation of the reports on the assignments, and final interview. The interview (oral exam) is essential in the determination of the final marks. --> During the COVID-19 emergency the exams will be held according to article 1, the Rectoral Decree n°. 703, may 5th 2020