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Photoelectric effect

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The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation, such as light, hits a material. Electrons emitted in this manner are called photoelectrons. The phenomenon is studied in condensed matter physics, and solid state and quantum chemistry to draw inferences about the properties of atoms, molecules and solids. The effect has found use in electronic devices specialized for light detection and precisely timed electron emission.

Photoelectric effect - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation hits a material Not to be confused with Photovoltaic effect . Photoemission of electrons from a metal plate accompanied by the absorption of light quanta – photons The photoelectric effect is the emission of electrons from a material caused by electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light . Electrons emitted in this manner are called photoelectrons . The phenomenon is studied in condensed matter physics , solid state , and quantum chemistry to draw i

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