Course Exam
260113 VO Time and Clocks (2022W)
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 27.03.2023 08:00 to We 19.04.2023 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 21.04.2023 12:00
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Examination topics
The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the physics associated with clocks, including: sundials, pendulum clocks, quartz clocks, atomic clocks. The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the systems of time used in the world today and the definition of time standards. The student should understand principles of clock accuracy, precision, and statistics. The student should understand some very basic principles of time with regard to special and general relativity. All of this material will be addressed in the lectures.
Assessment and permitted materials
We will have a written test after the end of the lectures. No books, notes, or other outside material will be needed or permitted.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
A written exam score of at least 50% is necessary to receive a passing grade.
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