Quantum mechanics, a cornerstone of modern physics, has a rich and fascinating history. Here's a concise overview:

Origins: The Birth of a New Paradigm

  • 1900: Max_Planck introduced quantization of energy to explain blackbody radiation 🔬
    Quantum_Theory
  • 1905: Einstein's photoelectric_effect theory solidified quantum ideas 🌞
    Photoelectric_Effect
  • 1913: Niels_Bohr proposed the atomic_model with quantized electron orbits 🧪

Key Milestones

  • 1920s: The Schrödinger_equation and Heisenberg_uncertainty_principle emerged 📈
    Schrödinger_Equation
  • 1925: Quantum_Statistics by Bose and Einstein 🌌
  • 1940s: Quantum_Electrodynamics (QED) developed by Feynman, Schwinger, and Tomonaga 🔧

Modern Applications

  • Quantum computing 🧠
  • Semiconductor technology 💡
  • Medical imaging 🩺

For deeper exploration, visit our Quantum_Mechanics_Overview page to understand its foundational principles. 🚀