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Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics

Schrödinger's interpretation of quantum mechanics and the relevance of Bohr's experimental critique

Slobodan Perović

Published Mar 14, 2006• 26 citations
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10.1016/j.shpsb.2005.09.007

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