Quantum Physics Trivia
Strap in for a quantum leap where lasers, atomic clocks, and Einstein’s wild quirks collide in a trivia showdown!
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In the photoelectric effect, the maximum kinetic energy of ejected electrons depends on which property of the light, rather than its intensity?
Frequency
What quantum process occurs when an incoming photon triggers an excited atom to emit an identical photon, enabling laser light amplification?
Stimulated emission
Which devices convert light into electrical energy by exploiting the photoelectric effect in semiconductor materials?
Solar cells
When photons above a semiconductor’s bandgap create paired charge carriers, what are the two types called?
Electrons and holes
In which year did Einstein publish his photoelectric effect paper during his renowned annus mirabilis?
1905