PLANCK MAX: (1858-1947) German Physicist. Awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of ...

PLANCK MAX: (1858-1947) German Physicist. Awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of energy quanta. Planck revolutionized human understanding of atomic processes with his Quantum Theory. An excellent D.S., `Planck´, one page, 16.5 x 21.5, Berlin, 16th October 1913, to Wilhelm Beckmann, in Latin. The partially printed document being a diploma issued by the Friedrich Wilhelm University, signed by Max Planck in his capacity as Rector of the University and Doctor in philosophy ''Rectore Maximiliano Planck''. Bearing at the base a printed seal of the University, showing the profile bust of German King Friedrich Wilhelm. Folded. With two binder holes to the left border, not affecting the text or signature. Accompanied by a D.S., `Sering´, one page, folio, Berlin, 16th October 1913, in Latin, reiterating Beckmann´s achievements. Max Sering (1857-1939) was the Dean of the Philosophy Faculty. VG In 1948, the German scientific institution Kaiser Wilhelm Society, of which Planck was twice president, was renamed the Max Planck Society (MPS).