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Schrödinger in Vienna and Zurich 1887-1925 (The Historical Development of Quantum Theory / Erwin Schrödinger and the Rise of Wave Mechanics)
Schrdinger in Vienna and Zurich 18871925 - The Historical Development of Quantum Theory / Erwin Schrödinger and the Rise of Wave Mechanics Author:Jagdish Mehra, Helmut Rechenberg After an introduction into the historical development of science in 19th and 20th century Vienna, Schrödinger's early work on kinetic theory, atmospheric electricity, and on the atomic structure of solids, as well as his papers on statistical physics, general relativity and finally his concern with philosophy is presented. In the second chapter ... more »Schrödinger's activities in Zürich are described: atomic structure, the radiation problem and his important work on statistical mechanics.« less