CHAPTER 1 Error Theory and Data Processing
1.1 Measurement
1.1.1 Definition of Measurement
1.1.2 Classification of Measurement
1.2 Theory of Error
1.2.1 Error Definition and Expression
1.2.2 Classification of Errors
1.2.3 The Processing of Random Error
1.2.4 Evaluation of Measurement Result
1.3 Significant Digits
1.3.1 Definition of Significant Digits
1.3.2 Rules for the Operation of Significant Digits
1.4 The Evaluation of Measurement Results--Uncertainty
1.4.1 Definition of Uncertainty
1.4.2 The Uncertainty Calculation of Direct Measurement
1.4.3 Comprehensive Synthesis of Indirect Measurement Result
1.4.4 Expression of Measurement Result
1.5 Data Processing
1.5.1 Tabulation Method
1.5.2 Graphic Method
1.5.3 Successive Differential Method
1.5.4 Least Squares Method
EXERCISE
CHAPTER 2 Instruments and Accessories
2.1 Measurement of Basic Physical Quantities
2.1.1 Basic Mechanical Instruments
2.1.2 Electromagnetic Instruments
2.2 Basic Adjustment and Operation Techniques
2.2.1 Initial State of the Instruments
2.2.2 Zero Adjustment
2.2.3 Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment
2.2.4 Coaxial Adjustment
2.2.5 Eliminating Parallax
2.2.6 Eliminating Space Error
2.3 Rules for Operation
2.3.1 Rules for Operating Electrical Experiment
2.3.2 Rules for Operating Optical Experiment
CHAPTER 3 Basic Experiments
3.1 Determination of the Solid Density
3.2 Simple Pendulum Experiment
3.3 Moment of Inertia
3.4 Young's Modulus
3.5 Measurement of Volt-Ampere Characteristic of Resistance Element
3.6 Resistance Measurement with Bridge Circuit
3.7 Digital Storage Oscilloscope
3.8 Simple Harmonic Vibration and Spring Stiffness Coefficient Experiment
3.9 Newton's Rings
3.10 Measurement of Focal Length of Thin Lens
CHAPTER 4 Comprehensive Experiments
4.1 Measurement of Ultrasonic Velocity
4.2 Measurement of Magnetic Field by the Hall Effect
4.3 Potentiometer
4.4 Thermoelectric Effect
4.5 The Hysteresis Loop and Magnetic Properties
4.6 The Bohr Resonator
4.7 Doppler Effect Comprehensive Experiment
4.8 The Michelson Interferometer
4.9 Oil Drop
4.10 Steady-State Measurement of Thermal Conductivity
CHAPTER 5 Design Experiments
5.1 Calibration of Milliammeter with Potentiometer
5.2 Measuring Resistance with Voltmeter-Ammeter Method and Compensation Method
Appendix
Appendix A: Legal Unit of Measurement of China
Appendix B: Common Physical Data
References