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The Shift from Classical to Quantum Physics: Planck and Einstein's Breakthroughs
This chapter delves into the ultraviolet catastrophe, a pivotal challenge in 19th-century physics, and highlights Max Planck's groundbreaking concept of quantized energy. It also discusses the contributions of Albert Einstein and the subsequent emergence of quantum mechanics, reshaping our comprehension of atomic and light behavior.