Computerized Experimental Workstation for Undergraduate Physics Laboratory

本项目将提供一个基于计算机的实验控制、数据采集和数据分析系统，该系统将直接与大二现代物理课程的实验室部分进行的实验相结合。这台计算机将配备一台打印机和绘图仪。由MetraByte公司生产的模拟和数字输入/输出接口卡系统，可直接插入计算机的扩展槽，用于将实验设备连接到计算机上。对实验传感器产生的信号进行调节的辅助设备，使其与插入式卡兼容，也将从MetraByte获得。为仪器编程的软件将是来自MetraByte的卡片特定软件和Pascal和Basic的高级语言的组合。本课题将显著改善现代物理专业学生的实验环境。除了进行经典实验外，他们还将获得在实验室中使用现代技术和设备的经验。该大学将提供等额的资助。

This project will provide a computer based experiment controlled, data acquisition, data analysis system which will interface directly with experiments performed in the laboratory portion of a sophomore Modern Physics course. The computer will be equipped with a printer and a plotter. A system of analog and digital input/output interface cards manufactured by MetraByte which plug directly into the expansion slots of the computer will be used to connect the experimental apparatus to the computer. Auxiliary equipment which conditions the signals generated by experimental transducers so that they will be compatible with plug-in cards will also be obtained from MetraByte. Software for programming the instrument will be a combination of card specific software from MetraByte and the high level languages of Pascal and Basic. This project will significantly improve the laboratory environment for the students in Modern Physics. In addition to performing classical experiments they will gain experience in utilizing modern techniques and equipment in the laboratory. The University will match the award with an equal amount of funds.