The Origin And Development Of The Quantum Theory

by Max Planck

""The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory"" is a classic work of physics written by Max Planck in 1922. The book explores the history and evolution of the quantum theory, which revolutionized our understanding of the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level. Planck provides a detailed account of the development of the theory, from its origins in the work of Planck himself, to the contributions of other pioneering physicists such as Einstein, Bohr, and Heisenberg. The book also delves into the philosophical implications of the quantum theory, including its impact on our understanding of causality and determinism. Written in clear and accessible language, ""The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science, as well as for physicists seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of their field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Science, Physics, Classics, Nonfiction, German Literature, Stem

26 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2009

About the author

Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck was a German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.

Planck made many contributions to theoretical physics, but his fame rests primarily on his role as originator of the quantum theory. This theory revolutionized human understanding of atomic and subatomic processes, just as Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized the understanding of space and time. Together they constitute the fundamental theories of 20th-century physics.

Reviews

[Pardis TD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally his calculations were pretty accurate for his time, he is a quantum theorist after all.

[Forked Radish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Archaic physics of the latter Dark Ages. Determinism still reins in a fairyland of laws, waves, constants and fields. But at least Maxwell's electromagnetic radiation theory and consequently "the classical theory of interference phenomena" is trashed.

[Galicius · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Max Planck's speech before the Nobel Committee in 1920 when he was awarded the prize.