Quantum Theory
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Quantum Theory
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The theory first stated by Max Planck (before the Physical Society of
Berlin on December 14, 1900) that all electromagnetic
radiation
is emitted and absorbed in quanta , each of magnitude hv , h being the Planck
constant and v the frequency of
the radiation. See radiation
laws. [[/a>|/a>
]]
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use