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Presentation of the Franck-Hertz Experiment

In a pivotal presentation to the German Physical Society, physicists James Franck and Gustav Hertz detailed their groundbreaking experiment demonstrating energy quantization in atoms. Conducted in 1913, their experiments provided profound insights into atomic structure and paved the way for advancements in quantum mechanics. With meticulous methods, Franck and Hertz showcased how electrons absorbed energy, resulting in observable ionization. This work significantly influenced later developments in both theoretical and practical physics.

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