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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. |
The photoelectric effect was explained by [[Albert Einstein]] in 1905. This explanation included the first mention of "quanta" of energy - a concept crucial to the development of [[quantum mechanics]]. | The photoelectric effect was explained by [[Albert Einstein]] in 1905. This explanation included the first mention of "quanta" of energy - a concept crucial to the development of [[quantum mechanics]]. | ||
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Revision as of 09:13, April 27, 2007
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 was explained by Albert Einstein in 1905. This explanation included the first mention of "quanta" of energy - a concept crucial to the development of quantum mechanics.