本书为大学物理实验的英文教材。本书的内容共5章，第1章和第2章介绍物理实验的基础知识，包括测量与误差的概念、不确定度的计算和评定、数据处理方法和常用仪器的介绍；第3章和第4章分别介绍基础性实验和综合实验，涉及力学、电学、光学、磁学、声学、热学及近代物理实验；第5章简单介绍两个设计性实验。本书共安排了22个实验并配有思考题，附录是国际单位制的简介及一些常用的物理量常数，以供读者查阅。
本书可作为在华留学生、中外合作项目和双语教学各专业大学物理实验课程的教材或参考书，也可作为教师或科技工作者的参考书。

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