T. J. Kelly
Advanced undergraduate RC circuits: An experimentalist's perspective
Kelly, T. J.
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Abstract
In this paper, an advanced undergraduate RC circuit is studied in two different ways. The circuit is a typical series RC circuit with a time-varying voltage source. The temporal profile of the voltage is an isolated, Gaussian shaped pulse. The voltage across the resistor as a function of time is analysed using two different methods: deriving an analytical expression and an analysis in the Laplace domain. An attempt is made to suggest and address common problems that students may have with understanding such circuits. A qualitative physical interpretation of the circuit operation is developed using Green's function.
Citation
Kelly, T. J. (2015). Advanced undergraduate RC circuits: An experimentalist's perspective. European Journal of Physics, 36(5), 055041. https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/36/5/055041
Journal Article Type | Review |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 10, 2015 |
Online Publication Date | Aug 6, 2015 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2015 |
Deposit Date | Jul 19, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
Journal | European journal of physics |
Print ISSN | 0143-0807 |
Electronic ISSN | 1361-6404 |
Publisher | European Physical Society |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 5 |
Article Number | ARTN 055041 |
Pages | 055041 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1088/0143-0807/36/5/055041 |
Keywords | RC circuits, Laplace transform, Undergraduate electronics |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/441305 |
Publisher URL | http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0143-0807/36/5/055041/meta |
Additional Information | Authors' accepted manuscript of article published in: European journal of physics, 2015, v.36. |
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