In standard photocell operation, current is read from an anode that is held at a positive potential relative to a large area photocathode. When illuminated by light above the cut-off frequency, the photoelectrons flow from the cathode to the anode and create a detectable photocurrent. Figure 2. Normal Photocell Operation
The harder problem, the measurement of the electron energy, is accomplished through a nonstandard use of a photocell. In standard photocell operation, current is read from an anode that is held at a positive potential relative to a large area photocathode.
Connect red to red and black to black to get the signs of voltages right. Turn on the equipment. With the retarding voltage set to zero and no light on the photocathode set the “Zero Adjustment” knob so that the photocurrent is nearly zero <1 mV or so. Note the fluctuations in “dark current”.
EQUIPMENT LIST: RCA 934 phototube, two Fluke 37 multimeters, Hewlett-Packard 6235A Triple Output Power Supply, Halogen Table Lamp, set of light filters. BACKGROUND: Historical Note: The photoelectric effect was accidentally discovered by Heinrich Hertz in 1887 during the course of the experiment that discovered radio waves.
The photocathode is connected to the positive terminal of a power supply and the anode to the negative. The photoelectrons are ejected from the cathode with energy according to Einstein’s equation, and then slowed down by the “retarding voltage”.
The photoelectrons are ejected from the cathode with energy according to Einstein’s equation, and then slowed down by the “retarding voltage”. When the retarding voltage times the electron charge is just equal to the maximum energy of the photoelectrons, the current ceases.
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Reverse current is minimized by pasting an opaque strip up the front of the photocell to shadow the central collecting wire from direct incident light. Reverse current should be as
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Usually you use a photocell. to measure light or ; to switch something on or off; For the latter, a normal photocell can be used for either purpose. If you want to switch something off or on …
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Reverse current is minimized by pasting an opaque strip up the front of the photocell to shadow the central collecting wire from direct incident light. Reverse current should be as
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