scientific_phenomenon

photoelectric effect

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A phenomenon involving the emission of electrons when light shines on a material, the law of which was discovered by Albert Einstein and was a pivotal step in quantum theory development.
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Albert Einstein
significance
pivotal step in quantum theory

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    The discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect was a crucial development that significantly advanced the field of quantum theory.
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    a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory
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    2026-03-01T21:14:28.406Z
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Created
3/1/2026
Updated
3/1/2026
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