A radia\c{c}\~ao de corpo negro e o surgimento da f\'isica qu\^antica: Notas de aula

TL;DR

This paper discusses how Max Planck's study of blackbody radiation in the early 20th century led to the development of quantum theory, highlighting a pivotal moment in physics history.

Contribution

It provides historical insights into the emergence of quantum theory from blackbody radiation research, emphasizing the foundational role of Planck's work.

Findings

Blackbody radiation research prompted quantum theory development

Max Planck's quantization hypothesis was crucial

Historical perspective on quantum physics emergence

Abstract

It is shown how the study of blackbody radiation in the early twentieth century by the German physicist Max Planck gave rise to the quantum theory.