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Einstein's Legacy Is All Around Us

Wondrium via YouTube

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Explore the pervasive influence of Einstein's work in quantum physics on modern technology in this 25-minute video from Wondrium. Discover how everyday devices like fiberoptic Internet cables, GPS, smoke detectors, smartphone cameras, and even toasters incorporate quantum principles. Learn about Max Planck's role in initiating the quantum revolution, examine wave patterns in experimental blackbodies, and understand Planck's quantum hypothesis. Investigate how Planck's constant shapes contemporary technology, gaining a new perspective on the omnipresence of Einstein's legacy in our daily lives.

Syllabus

Einstein's Impact Today
Quantum Physics and Toaster Ovens
Max Planck Jumpstarts the Quantum Revolution
Wave Patterns in an Experimental Blackbody
Planck's Quantum Hypothesis
How Planck's Constant Influences Modern Technology

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Wondrium

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