Photoelectric Effect Simulation
Interactive quantum physics experiment & Planck's constant derivation
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Photon Energy (E)
0.00 J (0.00 eV)
Work Function (Φ)
0.00 J (0.00 eV)
Max Kinetic Energy
0.00 J (0.00 eV)
Threshold Freq (f₀)
0.00 THz
Measured h (Fit)
-- J·s
Target Metal Surface
Potassium (Φ = 2.29 eV)
Sodium (Φ = 2.36 eV)
Zinc (Φ = 4.33 eV)
Copper (Φ = 4.70 eV)
Platinum (Φ = 5.65 eV)
Custom Work Function
Custom Φ
3.00 eV
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Wavelength (λ)
350 nm
Frequency (f)
857 THz
Light Intensity
50%
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Physical Chamber View
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Photon Energy E = h·f
E
k,max
vs Frequency (f) [Experimental Data]
Linear Fit: Adjust sliders to record points
Only measurable data points (f ≥ f₀) recorded