Photoelectric Effect Course
This course provides a practical guide to the photoelectric effect, covering fundamentals like Einstein’s equation and key constants. Participants design experiments, simulate data, perform linear fits to extract Planck’s constant and work functions, and analyze uncertainties, building strong skills in quantum physics measurements and data analysis for confident application in modern physics.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Explore the photoelectric effect from basics to advanced analysis: review Einstein’s equation and constants, design experiments with metal targets, simulate data, create tables, apply linear fits to find Planck’s constant and work functions, and rigorously assess uncertainties and errors.
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Develop skills
- Extract Planck’s constant through linear fits of stopping potential versus frequency.
- Determine work functions for metals by comparing data to standard references.
- Design effective photoelectric experiments with appropriate light sources and optics.
- Simulate realistic photoelectric data including uncertainties and tables.
- Interpret photoelectric phenomena linking frequency, intensity, and photon energy.
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