Photoelectric Effect Course
Dive into the photoelectric effect through practical data analysis, extracting Planck’s constant, calculating work functions for metals, and designing authentic experiments. This builds strong quantum physics understanding and confidence in precise measurements, blending theory with professional techniques for reliable results.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a streamlined, hands-on journey from photoelectric basics to skilled data analysis. You'll cover essential constants, Einstein's equation, and key concepts, then plan a real-world experiment by selecting metals and measurement strategies. Gain expertise in data simulation, table creation, linear regression, deriving Planck’s constant and work functions, plus rigorous uncertainty and error assessment.
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Develop skills
- Extract Planck’s constant via linear fits of stopping potential against frequency.
- Calculate work functions for metals by comparing data to reference values.
- Design effective photoelectric experiments with suitable light sources and optics.
- Simulate realistic data tables incorporating theory and uncertainties.
- Analyse quantum phenomena linking frequency thresholds, intensity, and photon energy.
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