This experiment measures tungsten's electron work function, using a tungsten filament as an ideal diode cathode and a coaxial cylindrical anode. The emitting cathode surface is limited to a uniformly heated length while approximating infinitely long electrodes without edge effects. Measuring metal electron work function combines basic methods including Richardson straight-line measurement, extension measurement (source wording), and compensation measurement, with useful training in data processing. It is therefore a meaningful experiment. A PASCO data interface supports live acquisition and analysis for intuitive, accurate, efficient operation.
| Parameter | Value |
| Metal electron-work-function experimental apparatus - Anode-voltage module | Adjustable 0-160VDC |
| Metal electron-work-function experimental apparatus - Anode-current module | Measurement range 0-20mA |
| Metal electron-work-function experimental apparatus - Filament-current module | 0-800mAAdjustable |
| Ideal vacuum-diode box - Filament material | Pure tungsten |
| Ideal vacuum-diode box - Anode material | Nickel |
| Ideal vacuum-diode box - Filament current | 0.50-0.80A |
Measure metal electron work function; learn Richardson straight-line measurement, extension measurement (source wording), compensation measurement, and related basic methods. Table 1: Anode currents and logarithms at different anode voltages and filament temperatures. Plot l_gIₐ versus √Uₐ, obtain intercept l_gI at each temperature, and enter it in Table 2. Table 2: Values of lg(I/T²) and 1/T calculated at different temperatures T.
Independent ideal-vacuum-diode holder: The diode sits on a separate base with a transparent acrylic cover for direct observation and protection of the glass device. A clear schematic engraved on the base helps students understand the experiment. Precision anode-current module: A microampere-level amplifier and four-and-a-half-digit display measure weak anode current accurately, finely, and stably over 0.1uA~20mA. Stable anode-voltage module: A linearly adjustable supply provides 0~160.0V for stable, efficient anode excitation. Convenient acquisition: The supply has 2 data interfaces for voltage sensors and PASCO software, acquiring large live datasets for fast, efficient analysis.
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