National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Max Planck
In a career that lasted seven decades, Max Planck achieved an enduring legacy with groundbreaking discoveries involving the relationship between heat and energy, but he is most remembered as the founder of the "quantum theory."
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Louis De Broglie
This article discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Louis de Broglie.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Max Planck
Learn about the life of the founder of Max Planck in this article.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Otto Stern Biographical
This is a brief biography on the life and scientific work of Otto Stern, a physicist honored with the Nobel Prize in physics for his "development of the molecular ray method and his discovery of the magnetic moment of the proton."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Albert Einstein Biographical
The Nobel Foundation provides this site of Albert Einstein. Includes biographical information about the scientist and other interesting sidebars, such as a video of George Bernard Shaw paying tribute to Einstein.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Bohr's Atomic Model
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the basic principles of the Bohr hydrogen atom.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Max Planck Biographical
A biography of Max Planck, covering his research interests and contributions to science, as well as more personal information about his family and life.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Atoms: Orbitals
The website provides an explanation of the electrons' position in their orbitals as they spin around the nucleus. Quantum theory is also explored by explaining that the exact location of a specific electron is a not exact but a guess.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Bohr's Atom
An outstanding site that can best be described as student friendly. It describes the main differences between the classical and quantum models of the atom. Clear and well illustrated.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Basics of Quantum Mechanics for Dummies
A good explanation of basic quantum theory.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Quantum Theory Faq
Find answers to a few common questions when it comes to quantum theory. Explore information about the uncertainty principle as well as radiation and matter.
Other
Great Thinkers and Visionaries: Books by Albert Einstein
This site has a comprehensive listing of over 50 books written by Einstein. Each has a link to Amazon, listing availability, cost, short synopsis.