Physics Bulletin

The Current Interpretation of wave Mechanics

J Crank

Published Jan 1, 1965• 39 citations

Abstract

Louis De Broglie Elsevier Publishing Co. Ltd. 1964. Pp. vii + 95 Price 35s. In writing this critical study the author had two aims in mind. First he reviews the currently accepted interpretation of quantum physics and wave mechanics which originated from the work of Niels Bohr and his followers.

DOI: 10.1088/0031-9112/16/1/018

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