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Matrix Mechanics Mis-Prized: Max Born's Belated Nobelization

Rovelli, Carlo and Heilbron, John (2023) Matrix Mechanics Mis-Prized: Max Born's Belated Nobelization. [Preprint]

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Abstract

We examine evaluations of the contributions of Matrix Mechanics and Max Born to the formulation of quantum mechanics from Heisenberg's Helgoland paper of 1925 to Born's Nobel Prize of 1954. We point out that the process of evaluation is continuing in the light of recent interpretations of the theory that deemphasize the importance of the wave function.


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Item Type: Preprint
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Rovelli, Carlorovelli@cpt.univ-mrs.fr0000-0003-1724-9737
Heilbron, Johnjohnheilbron@berkeley.edu
Keywords: Matrix Mechanics, Max Born, Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics, Evolution of historical evaluations.
Subjects: General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User: Carlo Rovelli
Date Deposited: 11 Jul 2023 17:46
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2023 17:46
Item ID: 22301
Subjects: General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
General Issues > History of Science Case Studies
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date: 2023
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/22301

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