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On the beginning of quantum mechanics 80 years ago

Peng Huan-Wu

Published Jan 1, 2006• 0 citations
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Abstract

As the author has the privilege of being associated with Born in Edinburgh during 1938—1941 and 1943—1945,and with Schrdinger in Dublin during 1941—1943 and 1945—1947,the beginning of quantum mechanics 80 years ago is described here with reminiscences,and also with an emphasis on the evolution of scientific ideas.

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