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Spontaneous Emission Formalized in Quantum Radiation Theory

Einstein's published quantum theory of radiation formalized spontaneous emission as an intrinsically statistical process occurring without an externally applied radiation field.

Albert Einstein in his Berlin office around 1920
Albert Einstein in his Berlin office, about 1920. Unknown photographer — public domain. Wikimedia Commons source.
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Spontaneous Emission Formalized in Quantum Radiation Theory

1917 · Berlin · Germany · Physics

Einstein's published quantum theory of radiation formalized spontaneous emission as an intrinsically statistical process occurring without an externally applied radiation field.

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