Physics - Electromagnetic Radiation

2021-05-24
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What is the equation for the energy of a photon in terms of frequency??

$$ E = hf $$

What is the equation for the energy of a photon in terms of wavelength??

$$ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} $$

What is the approximate value of $h$, Plank’s constant??

$$ 6.63 \times 10^{-34} $$

What unit is commonly used for the energy on a photon??

Electronvolts, $eV$s.

Why might the efficiency of a photodiode be less than 100%??
  • Some photons are not absorbed
  • Some photons are reflected

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title: Physics - Electromagnetic Radiation