Planck Theory of Blackbody Radiation - Resolving the Ultraviolet Catastrophe

Offered By: For the Love of Physics via YouTube

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Explore a comprehensive 48-minute video lecture on Max Planck's theory of blackbody radiation and its resolution to the ultraviolet catastrophe. Delve into the Planck postulate and follow the step-by-step derivation of the Planck Energy Distribution for a cavity, explaining experimental observations of blackbody radiation. Gain insights into the fundamental concept of energy quantization and its impact on modern physics, including quantum mechanics and cosmology. Access accompanying PDF notes and join a dedicated physics community for further discussions on this pivotal topic in the history of physics.

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Planck Theory of Blackbody Radiation - Only Resolution to Ultraviolet Catastrophe! (DERIVATION)

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For the Love of Physics

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