Photoelectric Effect Calculator

Calculate electron emission properties based on Einstein's photoelectric equation.

Results

Wavelength: 248.00 nm

Maximum Kinetic Energy: 2.7000 eV

Stopping Potential: 2.7000 V

Maximum Electron Velocity: 9.7450e+5 m/s

Einstein's Photoelectric Equation

KEmax = hf - φ = hc/λ - φ

Stopping potential: eV₀ = KEmax

Threshold frequency: f₀ = φ/h

Common work functions: Na: 2.3 eV, K: 2.2 eV, Cu: 4.7 eV, Zn: 4.3 eV