Max Planck
Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1918
Born
April 23rd, 1858
167 years ago
Died
October 4th, 1947
77 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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A physicist contributed to the foundations of quantum theory, which revolutionized the understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. Planck introduced the concept of quantized energy levels, leading to the formulation of Planck's law of black-body radiation. This work earned a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. In addition to research, Planck served as a professor and held key academic positions in Germany during a period of significant scientific advancement.
Developed quantum theory
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918
Formulated Planck's law of black-body radiation
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