This video provides a detailed explanation of the ultraviolet catastrophe and Max Planck's solution to the problem following the presentation of Esiberg and Resnick in their textbook 'Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles'. The work of Rayleigh and Jeans is discussed in detail, as well as the quantum hypothesis proposed by Planck.

References for this video:

Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles Eisberg and Resnick
The Quantum Story Jim Baggot
Quantum Physics for Dummies Steven Holzner
Thirty Years that Shook Physics Gamow
Inward Bound Abraham Pais

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