Photoelectric Effect Course
Explore the photoelectric effect through practical data analysis, extracting Planck’s constant, evaluating work functions, and designing realistic experiments. This builds strong physics understanding and confidence in quantum measurements, covering theory, simulations, and error analysis for modern lab skills.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a quick and practical guide from basic principles to skilled data analysis in the photoelectric effect. You will study essential constants, Einstein's equation, and main concepts, then plan a real-world experiment by choosing metal targets and measurement methods. Gain skills in simulating data, creating tables, applying linear fits, calculating Planck’s constant and work functions, and assessing uncertainties and errors professionally.
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Develop skills
- Extract Planck’s constant by fitting stopping potential against frequency.
- Determine work functions for metals by comparing with reference data.
- Design effective photoelectric experiments with proper sources and optics.
- Simulate realistic data tables consistent with theory and uncertainties.
- Interpret results linking threshold frequency, intensity, and photon energy.
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