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Understanding Ultraviolet Catastrophe and Planck Postulate - The Birth of Quantum Mechanics

For the Love of Physics via YouTube

Overview

Explore the origins of quantum mechanics in this 29-minute video lecture on the ultraviolet catastrophe and Planck's postulate. Delve into the concept of blackbody radiation and its significance in physics. Learn how classical physics failed to explain the phenomenon, leading to the ultraviolet catastrophe. Discover Max Planck's groundbreaking solution, which introduced the concept of energy quanta and laid the foundation for quantum mechanics. Gain insights into Planck's Nobel Prize-winning explanation and understand why he is considered the Father of Quantum Mechanics. Access accompanying lecture notes and join a community of physics enthusiasts to further your understanding of this pivotal moment in scientific history.

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Understanding Ultraviolet Catastrophe & Planck Postulate | The Birth of Quantum Mechanics

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