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On small particles and everything that has to do with quantum physics.

Quantum world

The two birthdays of quantum physics – Part 2: Einstein and the jumping spark

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Is Einstein the father of quantum physics? Although most people associate him with the theory of relativity, Einstein made significant contributions to the development of quantum physics. In fact, he received his Nobel Prize in 1921 not for the theory of relativity, but for his explanation of the photoelectric effect – one of the key experiments in quantum physics. And like many discoveries in physics, this one was pure chance.

Quantum world

The Two Birthdays of Quantum Physics – Part 1: Planck and the Measure of Chaos

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In my last article, I explained that, deep down, light consists of energy packets – quanta. These are created, for example, when light interacts with atoms, the building blocks of our world. That sounds very daring and raises many questions, some of them deeply philosophical. And while you are racking your brains about it, one question arises: Who actually thought this up?