The Origin And Development Of The Quantum Theory

by Max Planck

The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory is a book written by Max Planck, a German physicist and Nobel laureate. Originally published in 1922, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of quantum mechanics, a revolutionary theory that fundamentally changed our understanding of the physical world.Planck begins by discussing the early attempts to explain the behavior of light and matter, including the wave theory of light and the kinetic theory of gases. He then delves into the work of pioneering physicists like Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and Werner Heisenberg, who developed the foundations of quantum mechanics in the early 20th century.Throughout the book, Planck explores the key concepts and principles of quantum mechanics, such as wave-particle duality, uncertainty, and superposition. He also discusses the implications of quantum mechanics for our understanding of the nature of reality, including the idea that the act of observation can fundamentally alter the behavior of particles.The Origin and Development of the Quantum Theory is a seminal work in the history of physics, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the origins and evolution of quantum mechanics.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.