Modern Physics
4 articles in this category
The Emergence of Quantum Mechanics
Explore the birth of quantum mechanics through pivotal theories by Schrödinger and Heisenberg, challenging classical physics with wave-particle duality.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Its Impact on Physics
Explore how Einstein's theories revolutionized physics, challenging Newtonian mechanics with special and general relativity.
The Emergence of Quantum Theory and Relativity
Discover how quantum theory and relativity revolutionized physics, challenging Newtonian mechanics with groundbreaking theories by Planck and Einstein.
Foundations of Modern Physical Theory: The Particle Revolution (1895-1914)
Explore the revolutionary period from 1895 to 1914 in physics where key figures like Röntgen, Becquerel, and Curie discovered X-rays, radioactivity, and radium, changing our view of matter as particles.