Solid State Physics Lab

Crystal Structure 

Objectives:

To investigate different types of cubic crystal structure (SC, BCC, FCC)

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Photoresistor

Objectives:

Recording the current-voltage characteristics of a CdS photoresistor.

Measuring the photocurrent IPH as a function of the voltage U at a constant irradiance Φ.

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Solar Cell 

Objectives:

The aim of this lab exercise is to experimentally create the Current vs. Voltage for an actual solar cell under various illumination conditions.

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Dia-, Para- and Ferromagnetic Materials 

Objectives:

To investigate Dia-, para- and ferromagnetic materials in an inhomogeneous magnetic field.

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Electrical Conduction in Solids

Objectives:

Measuring the temperature-dependency of a noble-metal resistor.

Apparatus:

Cassy Lab 2, Temperature box, Noble metal resistor, Semiconductor resistor 5 kΩ, Electric oven, 230 V, Safety connecting box and PC with Windows 7/8. 

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