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Wei-Li Chen
10/27/2014
The Photoelectric Effect• The maximum current is proportional to the incident light
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• Current occurs when the light frequency is above certain value. This threshold frequency varies for different target materials.
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• Like EM wave, velocity is c.• No mass and rest energy• Carrying energy and momentum• Can be created and destroyed.• Can collide with other particles.
When a photon detected by the detector, it shows particle-like property.When it passes through the switch, it shows wave-like property.
Which Slit Does the Electron Go Through?