Remarkable Dates and Place: One Hundred Years Ago
Sergei K. Suslov
TL;DR
This paper highlights the historical origin of wave quantum mechanics, focusing on Schrödinger's discovery in Arosa, Switzerland, exactly one hundred years ago, emphasizing its significance in physics history.
Contribution
It provides a historical account of Schrödinger's development of the wave equation during his stay in Arosa in 1925.
Findings
Schrödinger discovered the wave equation in 1925
The discovery occurred during Schrödinger's vacation in Arosa
This event marked a pivotal moment in quantum mechanics history
Abstract
Exactly a century ago, wave quantum mechanics was born in Arosa, Switzerland. Erwin Schr\"{o}dinger was vacationing in this classic Swiss Alps town at Christmas 1925 when he made his breakthrough discovery of the wave equation \cite{SchrQMI}.
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Taxonomy
TopicsTwentieth Century Scientific Developments · Quantum Mechanics and Applications · Advanced Frequency and Time Standards