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The depth of the potential well for free electrons in a metal can be accurately determined by observing that the photoelectric work function is the energy necessary to remove an electron at the top of the occupied states from the metal; an electron in such a state has a Fermi energy. Assuming each atom provides one free electron to the electron gas, compute the depth of the well for the free electrons in gold. The work function for gold is 4.87 eV.
The depth of the potential well for free electrons in a metal can be accurately determined by observing that the photoelectric work function is the energy necessary to remove an electron at the top of the occupied states from the metal; an electron in such a state has a Fermi energy. Assuming each atom provides one free electron to the electron gas, compute the depth of the well for the free electrons in gold. The work function for gold is 4.87 eV.
Collen VonLv2
1 Mar 2019
