Max Planck
Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck, ForMemRS (April 23, 1858 – October 4, 1947) was a 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. Both have led humanity to revise some of its most cherished philosophical beliefs, and have brought about industrial and military applications that affect many aspects of modern life.
Read more about Max Planck: Early Life and Career, Religious View, Honors and Awards, Publications
Other articles related to "max, max planck":
... World War II, the organization was renamed the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, in honor of Max Planck ... Institute was renamed the Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft ...
... Furthermore, he serves on the board of trustees of the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology as well as the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry ... in 1982, worked as a researcher and subsequently as a program director at the Max Planck Society from 1982 until 1989, and was the director of the European Center ...
... The Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (MPEPIL) is an online encyclopedia dealing with international law ... the auspices of Professor Rüdiger Wolfrum, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law ...
... When on February 1948 the Max Planck Society was founded in Göttingen, the institute became part of this new organisation and was renamed Max Planck Institute for ... Aerodynamical Experimental Station was reopened as part of the Max Planck Society ...
Famous quotes containing the word max:
“It must be a moment of great satisfaction in your profession when the bolt is pulled, the noose tightens and you know that your murderer is done for.”
—Arnold Phillips, Max Nosseck (1902–1972)