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This document discusses the early origins and development of quantum mechanics. It describes how Planck originally proposed that energy is quantized in units of hf in order to explain blackbody radiation curves in 1902. This marked the first step towards quantum theory, as it resolved the ultraviolet catastrophe of classical physics. The document then provides context on the status of quantum mechanics as a fundamental pillar of physics by the early 21st century.
- Author
- Prabhat Ray
- Language
- EN