Measuring the Work Function of Metals Through the Photoelectric Effect
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Authors
Mcnichols, Colin
Gaudreau, Isaac
Wang, Morgan
Yuan, Minxuan
Meng, Qingzhou
Machado, Andre
Date
2022
Type
technical report
Language
en
Keyword
physics, photoelectric effect
Alternative Title
Abstract
By reproducing the photoelectric effect in a vacuum environment, this experiment aims to analyze the relationship between work function value and properties of metal; specifically, binary alloys’ purity and temperature conditions. Through the exploration based on previous reports and reasonable hypothesis, we were able to construct an apparatus using a vacuum chamber, LED and several other pieces to try and workout the work function of our metal alloys. The experiment would prove to be a challenge with results being difficult to observe.