Night mode

Innovation Effect - Season 2 Episode 5 The Photoelectric Effect: When Light Knocks Out Electrons

Trailer
This episode explains how light can release electrons from materials, generating usable energy, and how sunlight interacts with matter. It also highlights Scheele’s discovery of photosensitivity, which laid the groundwork for technologies such as solar panels, camera sensors, and automatic screen brightness systems.

First Air Date: Jan 17, 2021

Last Air date: Jun 11, 2026

Season: 2 Season

Episode: 26 Episode

Runtime: 26 minutes

IMDb: 7.00/10 by 1.00 users

Popularity: 0.2468

Language: French