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Max Planck

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18581947

Explore the timeline of Max Planck, the German physicist whose groundbreaking work in quantum theory revolutionized our understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. This timeline covers key events in Planck's life, from his birth in 1858 to his contributions to physics, including the formulation of Planck's constant, and his lasting impact on science until his death in 1947.

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Born April 23, 1858
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