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 builds strong physics insight and confidence in quantum measurements, preparing you for advanced lab work and theoretical understanding in modern physics.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a quick, hands-on journey from basic principles to skilled data analysis in the photoelectric effect. You will cover essential constants, Einstein's equation, and key concepts, then plan a real-world experiment by picking metal targets and measurement strategies. Gain skills in simulating data, creating neat tables, doing linear fits, finding Planck’s constant and work functions, and assessing uncertainties and errors with expert precision.
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Develop skills
- Extract Planck’s constant by fitting stopping potential against frequency expertly.
- Determine work functions for metals by comparing data to standard references.
- Design effective photoelectric experiments with proper light sources, optics, and voltages.
- Simulate realistic photoelectric data in tables that match theory with error estimates.
- Interpret quantum phenomena linking threshold frequency, light intensity, and photon energy.
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