本书主要分为两大部分：第一部分为理论，包括误差理论、常用仪器简介和数据处理，介绍了误差理论、测量结果的评定、不确定度的概念及计算，常用物理实验仪器和基本数据处理的方法；第二部分为具体实验介绍部分，共编入19个实验，包括基础实验、设计性实验和综合性实验，涉及力学、热学、光学和电学。

Part Ⅰ Error Theory and Data Process

 1 Fundament of Error Theory

1.1 Basic Concept of Measurement

1.2 Basic Concept of Measurement Error

1.3 Instrument Error

1.4 Expression of Measurement Result

1.5 Best Estimate Value of Measurement

1.6 Uncertainties

1.7 Data Amending

 2 Introduction of General Instruments

2.1 Vernier Caliper

2.2 Micrometer Caliper

2.3 Laboratory Balance

2.4 Stopwatch

2.5 Resistance Box

2.6 Voltmeter

2.7 Ammeter

2.8 Multimeter

2.9 Galvanometer

2.10 Thermometer

 3 Fundamental Methods of Data Process

3.1 Table

3.2 Graph

3.3 Successive Minus Method

3.4 Least Squares Method

 Exereises

Part Ⅱ Experiments

 1 Determination of the Acceleration of Gravity Using a Simple Pendulum

 2 The Oscilloscope

 3 Elasticity: Young's Modulus

 4 Fundamental Experiment for Optics

 5 Moment of Inertia

 6 Millikan Oil Drop Simulation Experiment

 7 PotentialDifference Meter

 8 Mapping of Electric Fields

 9 Prime Spectrometer

 10 Photoelectric Effect

 11 Frank-Hertz Experiment

 12 Measurement of Thermal Conductivity

 13 Ratio of Specific Heat of Air

 14 Electron Beam's Focus and Deflection

 15 Hall Effect

 16 The Michelson Interferometer

 17 Silicon Photocell

 18 Measurement of Speed of Ultrasonic Sound Wave

 19 Measurement of Refractive Index Using Spectrometer

Acknowledge

Review Questions

Appendix

References