How Is the Planck Relation E=hf Derived?

  • Context: Undergrad 
  • Thread starter Thread starter PreposterousUniverse
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    deriving Planck Relation
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The Planck relation, expressed as E=hf, defines the energy (E) of a photon in terms of its frequency (f) and Planck's constant (h). This fundamental equation is derived from the principles of quantum mechanics and electromagnetic theory. The relationship illustrates the quantization of energy levels in photons, which is crucial for understanding phenomena such as the photoelectric effect and blackbody radiation. For further exploration, refer to the Wikipedia page on the Planck relation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum mechanics principles
  • Familiarity with electromagnetic wave theory
  • Knowledge of Planck's constant (h)
  • Basic grasp of photon behavior and properties
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of the photoelectric effect
  • Explore blackbody radiation and its implications
  • Learn about the implications of E=hf in quantum mechanics
  • Investigate the role of Planck's constant in modern physics
USEFUL FOR

Students of physics, educators teaching quantum mechanics, and researchers interested in the fundamental principles of energy and light.

PreposterousUniverse
Messages
31
Reaction score
4
How do one derive the relation E=hf?
 
Physics news on Phys.org

Similar threads

Undergrad Planck had 2 definitions of energy in 1900, how?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Undergrad If the gravitational constant had a different value
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
1K
Undergrad Radiation from solid black bodies
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
1K
Undergrad Planck's Constant times the speed of light
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
5K
High School Planck-Einstein relation and the Photoelectric Effect
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Undergrad E=hf for massive particles, but which Energy exactly?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
Undergrad Trying to understand my prof's derivation of Planck's Law
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Calculating the Planck Length
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
855
Undergrad Relationship between Planck Distribution and Quantization of Energy
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Graduate Historical clarification of the Planck formula of blackbody radiation
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K