Max Planck

About Max Planck

Max Planck (1858–1947) was a towering figure in 20th-century physics, recognized as the originator of quantum theory. His 1900 paper on energy quanta revolutionized physics, establishing the constant $h$ (Planck's constant) and fundamentally altering our understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. This monumental contribution secures his position at rank #384 on the Pantheon historical importance index.

In the modern digital landscape, Planck receives an attention level that closely mirrors his historical stature. With 476K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, his 'Attention Gap' is calculated at approximately 1x, indicating proportional online interest relative to his influence. For comparison, Werner Heisenberg, another seminal physicist from the same field, garners 994K views despite a lower importance rank of #606, suggesting quantum mechanics research itself may drive somewhat higher attention for later figures.

Planck's online presence shows positive momentum, with his 2025 Q1 views showing a 7% increase over Q3, and a healthy year-over-year growth of +9.2%. This suggests sustained, if modest, engagement with his foundational work in contemporary culture.