History: December 14 (#1)

History: December 14 (#1)
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December 14, 1900 Quantum mechanics: Max Planck presents a theoretical derivation of his black-body radiation law (quantum theory) at the Physic Society in Berlin.

Commentary

Commentary

On December 14, in the year 1900: Quantum mechanics: Max Planck presents a theoretical derivation of his black-body radiation law (quantum theory) at the Physic Society in Berlin. Quantum mechanics is the fundamental phys ical theory that describes the behavior of matter and of light; its unusual characteristics typically occur at and below the scale of atoms. Why December 14, 1900 matters: Quantum mechanics: Max Planck presents a theoretical derivation of his black-body radiation law (quantum theory) at the Physic Society in Berlin. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: December 14, 1900 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Quantum mechanics: Max Planck presents a theoretical derivation of his black-body radiation law (quantum theory) at the Physic Society in Berlin. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mechanics (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)