Photoelectric Effect Course
Dive into the photoelectric effect through practical data analysis, extracting Planck’s constant, evaluating work functions for metals, and designing realistic experiments. This course strengthens your grasp of quantum physics fundamentals, enhances your analytical skills, and builds confidence in performing accurate modern quantum measurements with professional standards.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a quick and practical journey from basic principles to skilled data analysis in the photoelectric effect. You will study essential constants, Einstein's equation, and key concepts, then plan a real-world experiment by choosing metal targets and measurement strategies. Gain expertise in simulating data, creating organised tables, applying linear fits, calculating Planck’s constant and work functions, and assessing uncertainties and errors with precision.
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Develop skills
- Extract Planck’s constant accurately by fitting stopping potential against frequency data.
- Calculate work functions for metals and validate against standard reference values.
- Design effective photoelectric experiments selecting appropriate light sources, optics, and voltages.
- Simulate realistic photoelectric datasets including proper uncertainties and theoretical alignment.
- Analyse quantum phenomena connecting threshold frequency, light intensity, and photon energies.
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