Max Planck
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
A foundational physicist in quantum mechanics, known for Planck's constant (h) and the Planck-Einstein relation that describes photon energy, as well as his early 1900s law explaining light emission from hot objects. Planck's work is cited across physics podcasts when discussing the fundamentals of quantum theory and laser technology. He is also referenced in discussions exploring philosophical interpretations of quantum mechanics and the relationship between consciousness and matter.
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Episode Appearances
Stuff You Should Know · Feb 12, 2026
How Lasers Work
“Physicist whose constant (h) is fundamental to the Planck-Einstein relation describing photon energy”
The Quanta Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Audio Edition: Matter vs. Force: Why There Are Exactly Two Types of Particles
“Proposed law around 1900 for light emission from hot objects, foundational to quantum mechanics development”
The Drop the Needle Podcast · Jan 29, 2026
Ep. 52 - When Science Meets the Divine: Consciousness, Healing & the Future of Humanity with Dahryn Trivedi
“Quantum physicist cited for theoretical position that consciousness is fundamental and matter is derivative of consciousness”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Oct 6, 2025
331 | Solo: Fine-Tuning, God, and the Multiverse
“Invented Planck units combining quantum mechanics and gravity constants; enabled universal unit system”
Big Ideas Lab · Jun 3, 2025
Quantum Computing
“Historical physicist who proposed energy comes in tiny chunks (quanta) over a century ago”