Max Planck

Max Planck was a German physicist who is often regarded as the father of quantum theory. In the late 19th century, he introduced the idea that energy is not continuous but comes in small, discrete units called "quanta." This revolutionary concept explained phenomena like blackbody radiation and laid the groundwork for modern physics, including quantum mechanics. Planck's work shifted our understanding of energy, suggesting that at very small scales, the rules of physics differ from our everyday experiences, paving the way for developments in various fields, including thermodynamics and relativity. His insights fundamentally changed how we view the universe.