Empirical Measurement of the Kelvin-Boltzmann Constant from Johnson Noise Power Spectra

I found this experiment to be particularly interesting for its use of inexpensive sound recording equipment to make scientific insights into quantum phenomena. It was also one of the first times I applied concepts of fourier analysis outside of a math class, in an experimental/real world setting.

Below is my report submitted as coursework for my 2nd year experimental physics lab class.

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