Metrology

Summary

The course deals with the concept of measuring in different domains, particularly in the electrical, optical, and microscale domains. The course will end with a perspective on quantum measurements, which could trigger the ultimate revolution in metrology.

Content

Keywords

Accuracy, precision, resolution, reproducibility, reliability, fidelity of the measurement

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basic mathematics/physics

Recommended courses

Design of experiments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

• Develop measurement setups that yield reproducible results
• Analyze the accuracy and precision of a measurement for a certain resolution
• Interpret the quality of data from measurements

Transversal skills

• Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra, exercises and homeworks. Q&A during lectures.

Expected student activities

In-class presence and active participation strongly encouraged.

Assessment methods

Self-assessment (ungraded homework, exercise session); final exam during exam sessions.

Supervision

Resources

Notes/Handbook

On Moodle: handouts of current year and recordings of previous lectures.

Moodle Link

• https://go.epfl.ch/MICRO-428

Prerequisite for

MICRO-429 Metrology Practicals