Innovation Effect

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

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.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

2

Episodes:

26

Cast:

Candice Sansano, Julien Masdoua

Quality:

HD

Duration:

26 min

First Air:

2021

Rating:

7.0