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American Journal of Physics

Max Born and the quantum theory

Jeremy Bernstein

Published Oct 18, 2005• 27 citations
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Abstract

The role of Max Born in the creation of the quantum theory is discussed. Some explanations as to why he received his Nobel Prize so late are offered.
DOI
10.1119/1.2060717

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