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Practical
Planck's Constant
Measuring Planck's constant with a couple of different methods.
Practical Guide
Sample Results
1. Measuring 'h' with Coloured LEDs
How to find the value of little 'h' yourself using some LEDs, a voltmeter and a variable power supply. Planck's constant is the constant of proportionality between the particle-like properties and the frequency of the associated wave.
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2. Measuring 'h' with Coloured LEDs - Results
How to analyse some sample data to calculate a value for Planck's constant.
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