La révolution de l'infiniment petit: Planck et la physique quantique

Synopsis of La révolution de l'infiniment petit: Planck et la physique quantique

This book explores the life and discoveries of Max Planck, the German physicist who laid the foundations of quantum mechanics. Through an accessible analysis, the work details how his revolutionary constant and his work on black-body radiation transformed our understanding of the subatomic world and ushered in a new era in modern physics. Part of the 'Grandes ideas de la science' collection, this volume is an excellent introduction for those interested in the history of science and the fundamental concepts that define contemporary physics.