Difference between revisions of "Photoelectric effect"
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The '''photoelectric effect''' is a natural phenomenon in which electrons are emitted by a metallic surface when it is exposed to electromagnetic radiation. | The '''photoelectric effect''' is a natural phenomenon in which electrons are emitted by a metallic surface when it is exposed to electromagnetic radiation. | ||
| − | + | [[Albert Einstein]] published a heuristic explanation in 1905. It included the first mention of "quanta" of light energy - a concept crucial to the development of [[quantum mechanics]]. | |
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Revision as of 17:47, July 6, 2007
The photoelectric effect is a natural phenomenon in which electrons are emitted by a metallic surface when it is exposed to electromagnetic radiation.
Albert Einstein published a heuristic explanation in 1905. It included the first mention of "quanta" of light energy - a concept crucial to the development of quantum mechanics.