Undergraduate Laboratories
Electron charge-to-mass ratio apparatus.
Low temperature experiment.
The diffraction pattern of a helium lamp seen through a spectroscope.
Optical tweezers setup.
Image of a frequency counter.
Spark generated by a high voltage power supply.
Pouring boiling water into liquid nitrogen.
What we offer
The Undergraduate Laboratories (UGL) unit is responsible for the overall operations of the physics undergraduate labs, including computational labs. We are responsible for:
- running all first-year physics labs
- supporting all second and third-year labs
- providing instructional support to teaching faculty members
- preparing in-class lecture demonstrations
- providing audio-visual resources
- assisting with midterm and final examinations
- managing teaching assistant duties
- high school physics experiments
- high school physics talks
Where to find us
- Shop: CCIS L2-069
- Lost and found: CCIS L2-069
- Undergraduate laboratories: CCIS Level L2
Undergraduate labs
Information about the labs is typically delivered via Canvas, including the lab schedule. For administrative questions, email physugl@ualberta.ca.