Program Overview

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Metrology Practicals

The Metrology practicals course is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in applying the techniques learned in the classroom. The course focuses on practical training for each theme covered in the class, with an emphasis on good practices during measurements, including the use of a lab notebook.

Course Description

The course covers various topics, including:

• Introduction
• Dark count rate (DCR) and afterpulsing statistics in photon-counting devices
• Sensitivity in photon-counting devices
• Timing jitter measurements in single-photon detectors
• Scanning electron microscopy
• Atomic force microscope

Keywords

The course is associated with the following keywords:

• SPAD
• TCSPC
• PDP
• PDE
• SPTR
• CTR
• DCR
• AFM
• SEM
• Optical microscopy

Learning Prerequisites

The required course for this practical is:

• MICRO-428

Recommended Courses

The recommended course for this practical is:

• Design of Experiments

Important Concepts

To start the course, students should have a basic understanding of:

• Matlab for data read-out and processing

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Choose an appropriate measurement methodology
• Develop an understanding of measurement tools and instruments
• Design a measurement experiment
• Interpret measurement results
• Investigate issues related to accuracy and precision

Transversal Skills

The course aims to develop the following transversal skill:

• Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking

Teaching Methods

The course consists of two introductory lectures followed by lab practicals in the second half of the semester.

Expected Student Activities

Students are expected to:

• Prepare in advance for each lab practical
• Participate in experimentation and note-taking (lab notebook)
• Interact with lecturers and teaching assistants

Assessment Methods

The course uses continuous assessment for each lab practical.

Supervision

The course offers:

• Office hours: Yes
• Assistants: Yes

Resources

• Notes/Handbook: Available on Moodle after the introductory lecture

Programs

The Metrology practicals course is part of the following programs:

• Microengineering, Master semester 2
• Microengineering, Master semester 4
• Quantum Science and Engineering, Master semester 2
• Quantum Science and Engineering, Master semester 4
• Microengineering minor, Spring semester
• Minor in Imaging, Spring semester
• Space technologies minor, Spring semester

Course Details

• Semester: Spring
• Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
• Subject examined: Metrology practicals
• TP: 3 hours per week x 14 weeks
• Type: Optional

Reference Week

The course schedule is as follows: | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 8-9 | | | | |
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Legends

• Lecture
• Exercise, TP
• Project, Lab, other

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