The theoretical physicist who laid the foundations of quantum theory.

This engaging biography explores the life and work of the Maz Planck whose discovery of energy "quanta" sparked the quantum revolution. From his early studies of thermodynamics to the moment he introduced Planck's constant, the book charts the birth of an idea that transformed the scientific world.

Delve into his intellectual journey, from his initial skepticism about quantum energy to his collaborations and debates with scientific giants. The book explores his interactions with Albert Einstein, who extended Planck's ideas to develop the theory of photons and Special Relativity; Niels Bohr, who integrated Planck's constant into his atomic model; and Ludwig Boltzmann regarding entropy and statistical mechanics.

While Planck's scientific career was filled with success after success, his private life was beset with tragedy, losing a wife, son and two daughters in middle age. In his later years, the Nazis came to power and he and his family suffered as he sought to protect Jewish scientists in Germany and resist Hitler in what ways he could.

With black and white images throughout, this is an essential read for anyone curious about quantum physics, the history of science, and the man who opened the door to the modern universe.

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