F5C7: Quantum Physics Flashcards
1
Q
black body
A
an idealised physical body that absorbs all incident electromagnetic radiation that falls on it
2
Q
photon
A
a discrete bundle of electromagnetic energy
3
Q
photoelectric effect
A
the emission of electrons from a metal surface when irradiated with electromagnetic radiation
4
Q
threshold frequency
A
minimum frequency required to produce photoelectric effect on a metal
5
Q
threshold wavelength
A
maximum wavelength of the light at which the metals will emit electrons
6
Q
work function
A
minimum energy required for a photoelectron to be emitted from a metal surface
