In particle physics and physical cosmology, Planck units are a set of units of measurement defined exclusively in terms of four universal physical constants, in such a manner that these physical constants take on the numerical value of 1 when expressed in terms of these units. Originally proposed in 1899 by German physicist Max Planck, these units are a system of natural units because their definition is based on properties of nature, more specifically the properties of free space, rather than a choice of prototype object. They are relevant in research on unified theories such as quantum gravity. The term Planck scale refers to quantities of space, time, energy and other units that are similar in magnitude to corresponding Planck units. This region may be characterized by particle energies of around 1019 GeV, time intervals of around 10−43 s and lengths of around 10−35 m (approximately the energy-equivalent of the Planck mass, the Planck time and the Planck length, respectively). At the Planck scale, the predictions of the Standard Model, quantum field theory and general relativity are not expected to apply, and quantum effects of gravity are expected to dominate. The best-known example is represented by the conditions in the first 10−43 seconds of our universe after the Big Bang, approximately 13.8 billion years ago. The four universal constants that, by definition, have a numeric value 1 when expressed in these units are: * the speed of light in vacuum, c, * the gravitational constant, G, * the reduced Planck constant, ħ, * the Boltzmann constant, kB. Planck units do not incorporate an electromagnetic dimension. Some authors choose to extend the system to electromagnetism by, for example, adding either the electric constant ε0 or 4πε0 to this list. Similarly, authors choose to use variants of the system that give other numeric values to one or more of the four constants above. (Wikipedia).
Planck's Constant - Sixty Symbols
This is one of the most important numbers in physics and is "unimaginably small" - or does it just seems small? More symbols explained at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/
From playlist From Sixty Symbols
More from Professor Laurence Eaves about the Planck Length. Main video is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y8HgmOoLCM
From playlist Sixty Symbols - Behind the Scenes
MegaFavNumbers: Planck Length (aka the smallest distance in the universe)
If a minimum length scale exists in the universe there's a very good chance it's equal to the Planck Length Lp, which is why 1/Lp = 6.187 x 10^34 is my choice for #MegaFavNumbers. The Planck Length is constructed by applying the technique of scaling analysis to three of the most fundamen
From playlist Director's Cut
The Planck Constant in 60 Seconds - Quantum Physics' Most Important Universal Constant #shorts
#shorts how the Planck constant (and the Reduced Planck Constant) are used in Quantum Mechanics - in 60 seconds! Hi everyone, what do you think of me having a go at uploading a few shorts discussing some physics ideas in 60 seconds or less? In this video, I wanted to introduce you to the
From playlist Parth G's #shorts
Can you put the Planck scale into perspective? How small is it?
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for all the latest from World Science U. Visit our Website: http://www.worldscienceu.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldscienceu Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldscienceu
From playlist Science Unplugged: Extra Dimensions
20 Subatomic Stories: Is the Planck length really the smallest?
A reasonable question of physics is if there is a smallest possible size and shortest duration and some scientists have claimed that there is and they are called the Planck length and Planck time. In this episode of Subatomic Stories, Fermilab’s Dr. Don Lincoln explains the truth of the P
From playlist Subatomic Stories
Planck Scale | Where QFT and General Relativity Meet | Beyond the Standard Model
In this video, we will talk about the Planck scale. This includes the Planck mass, the Planck length, the Planck time, and so on. All of these "Planck-quantities" are constructed from fundamental physical constants, but where do these expressions come from? 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Defini
From playlist Special Relativity, General Relativity
A Simple Method For Measuring Plancks Constant
The discovery of Planck's constant in the year 1900 was one of the most important discoveries that catalyzed the quantum revolution. What started as a simple idea to resolve one of the greatest physics mysteries of the time, turned out to be the key to unlocking the quantum realm. While Pl
From playlist Physics
Your Daily Equation #15: The Planck Length - Why String Theory is Hard to Test
Episode 15 #YourDailyEquation: The Planck scale is often described as the arena in which both quantum mechanical and gravitational effects come into play. The Planck length is tiny (compared to the sizes of everyday things) and the Planck mass is huge (compared to the mass/energy of elemen
From playlist Your Daily Equation with Brian Greene
Using Dimensional Analysis to Find the Units of a Constant
This video shows you how to use dimensional analysis to find the units for constants in physics and chemistry equations. For example, why are the units for the gravitational constant (G) newtons, meters squared over kilograms squared. Dimensional analysis in physics is an important tool t
From playlist Metric Units
Lecture 5 | String Theory and M-Theory
(October 18, 2010) Professor Leonard Susskind delivers a lecture concerning plonck variables and how they relate to string theory in the context of modern physics. String theory (with its close relative, M-theory) is the basis for the most ambitious theories of the physical world. It has
From playlist Lecture Collection | String Theory and M-Theory
What Was The Universe Like IMMEDIATELY After The Big Bang?
Researched and Written by Leila Battison Narrated and Edited by David Kelly Thumbnail Art by Ettore Mazza If you like our videos, check out Leila's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIk7euOGq6jkptjTzEz5kQ Music from Silver Maple, Epidemic Sound and Artlist. Stock foota
From playlist The Entire History of the Universe
Einsteins Legacy is All Around Us
Without Einstein's–and his successors'–work in quantum physics, we wouldn't have fiberoptic Internet cables, let alone technology like GPS. Smoke detectors, smartphone cameras, and the red glow in your toaster all show quantum physics at work as well. Take a look around your house with a n
From playlist Math and Statistics
Demise of the Kilogram - Sixty Symbols
The days of a "fixed" kilogram seem to be numbered, with moves afoot to set our SI unites based on fundamental constants. Reddit discussion: http://redd.it/2etf3o Extra from this video: http://youtu.be/XvZGpKQCzzo Standard weights: http://youtu.be/yGfCp7CPx-M Replica of the Parisian kilogr
From playlist Mike Merrifield - Sixty Symbols
Physics CH 0.5: Standard Units (5 of 41) Standard Units in Mechanics
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain and derive standard units in mechanics of area, volume, force, pressure, work, power, momentum, impulse. Next video in this series can be found at: https://youtu.be/FNs_-Z1gHxU
From playlist Michel van Biezen: Physics Mechanics 1: Introduction, Standard Units, and Vectors