The Planck constant is a fundamental constant of nature that is denoted by the symbol h.
- The Planck constant is a measure of the smallest possible amount of energy that can be carried by a single quantum of electromagnetic radiation (a photon).
- The Planck constant is also related to the wavelength of a photon by the equation E = hf, where E is the energy of the photon, f is its frequency, and h is the Planck constant.
- The equation, energy (E) = Planck constant (h) x frequency (f), allows the quantity of energy associated with electromagnetic radiation to be calculated if the frequency is known.
- The Planck constant is used extensively in modern physics, particularly in the fields of quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and condensed matter physics.
- It plays a crucial role in determining the energy levels of atoms and molecules, as well as the behaviour of subatomic particles such as electrons and photons.
- The value of the Planck constant is approximately 6.626 x 10^-34 joule-seconds (Js).