Physicist · 1858 – 1947
Max Planck
Little-Known Facts
- Planck initially regarded the quantum as a mathematical trick rather than a real physical principle.
- His son Erwin was executed by the Nazis in 1945 for involvement in the plot to assassinate Hitler.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Planck immediately embrace the quantum revolution?
No. He introduced quanta reluctantly to fit the data and spent years trying to reconcile the idea with classical physics.