Metrology Practicals: Introduction

This lecture introduces the practical part of the MICRO-429 course, focusing on metrology experiments. Students will practice theoretical concepts, learn good measurement practices, and design experiments. Topics include quantum metrology, single-photon experiments, optical microscopy, and electron microscopy. The course structure involves 6 experiments in 4-hour time slots. Students will work with real instruments and even build a microscope. Key tasks include understanding SPADs, timing jitter measurements, and AFM for nanoscale measurements. The course also covers sensitivity in photon-counting devices, programming examples, and key instrumentation like the SPAD23 sensor, ps Laser Diode, and Integrating Sphere & Monochromator.