The subject of quantum physics appeared far-fetched to physicists of the late 18th and early 19th century. Now, scientists hold a better understanding of atoms and their properties because of this branch of physics. Many scientists helped create the utterly confusing and frightening field, but three in particular made improvements to it that directed modern scientists to where they stand today. People do not grant enough credit to Max Planck, Albert Einstein, and Louis-Victor Broglie, the fathers of modern-day quantum physics, who paved the road with their discoveries for future generations to come.
Max Planck does not receive enough credit because he led a devastating home life. When all of his children died within three years of each other, Planck almost ceased studying but continued lecturing for the betterment of science (Means 1-2). With the Nazis running rampant through Europe as a scientific superpower, Planck reluctantly accepted their endorsement. After the Nazis endorsed Planck and he saw that they really did not work for the betterment of science, he tried to disassociate himself from them, but ended up forcibly leaving the Planck society after the fact (Means 1-2). Planck, even with his tragic life, gave the world an entirely new theory about atoms to work with. “Quantum theory is based on the concept of "quanta," units of energy which Planck identified and labeled” (Means 1-2). Max Planck did not make breakthroughs in science with a natural sense of intellect. Instead, he studied hard to get an understanding of our universe. “Planck, unlike many famous scientists and philosophers, did not have a genius-level IQ. He had to work extremely hard to compete against his peers in school and in his later career” (Means 1-2). Even the world’s favorite scientist, Albert Einstein, used Planck’s work. “Planck's quantum theory later formed the basis of significant work by other notable scientists” (Means 1-2). Planck’s marvelous work continues to live on, even if he does not. “Planck died on October 4, 1947, in Güttingen, Germany. Though he was hailed as one of the greatest scientific minds of his time, Planck was utterly …show more content…
“...According to Einstein's biographer Don Howard ‘to the scientifically liberate and the public at large, Einstein is synonymous with genius’” (“Chemical Business” 4). He managed a happy life, in contrast to Planck. Einstein married his wife Mileva, and gave birth to a daughter and two sons, though they divorced later; he lived with his cousin Elsa and raised his and her children afterward, with no children coming from their partnership (“Chemical Business” 2). Yet Einstein did not truly become famous until he worked on his scientific journals. When he worked in the Patent Office, Einstein wrote four papers and published them in Annalen der Physik, which the famous equation on the theory of relativity came from (“Chemical Business” 2). These papers captivated physics everywhere, and they won him a Nobel Prize in 1921. Even after winning this award, scientists remained skeptical of his findings. “Some of his work - such as the theory of light quanta - remained controversial for years” (“Chemical Business” 2). Einstein worked countless days and nights for an understanding of our universe through quantum physics, though he truly did not believe its principles. “Einstein was never satisfied by what he perceived to be quantum theory's intrinsically incomplete description of nature…” (“Chemical Business”
Max Planck does not receive enough credit because he led a devastating home life. When all of his children died within three years of each other, Planck almost ceased studying but continued lecturing for the betterment of science (Means 1-2). With the Nazis running rampant through Europe as a scientific superpower, Planck reluctantly accepted their endorsement. After the Nazis endorsed Planck and he saw that they really did not work for the betterment of science, he tried to disassociate himself from them, but ended up forcibly leaving the Planck society after the fact (Means 1-2). Planck, even with his tragic life, gave the world an entirely new theory about atoms to work with. “Quantum theory is based on the concept of "quanta," units of energy which Planck identified and labeled” (Means 1-2). Max Planck did not make breakthroughs in science with a natural sense of intellect. Instead, he studied hard to get an understanding of our universe. “Planck, unlike many famous scientists and philosophers, did not have a genius-level IQ. He had to work extremely hard to compete against his peers in school and in his later career” (Means 1-2). Even the world’s favorite scientist, Albert Einstein, used Planck’s work. “Planck's quantum theory later formed the basis of significant work by other notable scientists” (Means 1-2). Planck’s marvelous work continues to live on, even if he does not. “Planck died on October 4, 1947, in Güttingen, Germany. Though he was hailed as one of the greatest scientific minds of his time, Planck was utterly …show more content…
“...According to Einstein's biographer Don Howard ‘to the scientifically liberate and the public at large, Einstein is synonymous with genius’” (“Chemical Business” 4). He managed a happy life, in contrast to Planck. Einstein married his wife Mileva, and gave birth to a daughter and two sons, though they divorced later; he lived with his cousin Elsa and raised his and her children afterward, with no children coming from their partnership (“Chemical Business” 2). Yet Einstein did not truly become famous until he worked on his scientific journals. When he worked in the Patent Office, Einstein wrote four papers and published them in Annalen der Physik, which the famous equation on the theory of relativity came from (“Chemical Business” 2). These papers captivated physics everywhere, and they won him a Nobel Prize in 1921. Even after winning this award, scientists remained skeptical of his findings. “Some of his work - such as the theory of light quanta - remained controversial for years” (“Chemical Business” 2). Einstein worked countless days and nights for an understanding of our universe through quantum physics, though he truly did not believe its principles. “Einstein was never satisfied by what he perceived to be quantum theory's intrinsically incomplete description of nature…” (“Chemical Business”