Work Function in Molecular Spectroscopy Formulas

Work Function is the minimum thermodynamic work needed to remove an electron from a solid to a point in the vacuum immediately outside the solid surface. And is denoted by Φ. Work Function is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Work Function is always positive.

Formulas to find Work Function in Molecular Spectroscopy

fxWork FunctionGo

Molecular Spectroscopy formulas that make use of Work Function

fxBinding Energy of PhotoelectronGo

fxKinetic Energy of PhotoelectronGo

List of variables in Molecular Spectroscopy formulas

fx Photon Frequency Go

fx Binding Energy of Photoelectron Go

fx Kinetic Energy of Photoelectron Go

FAQ

What is the Work Function?

Work Function is the minimum thermodynamic work needed to remove an electron from a solid to a point in the vacuum immediately outside the solid surface. Work Function is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Work Function is always positive.

Can the Work Function be negative?

No, the Work Function, measured in Energy cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Work Function?

Work Function is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Work Function can be measured.

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