Schrödinger: Life and Thought
by Walter J. Moore
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Erwin Schrödinger was a brilliant and charming Austrian, a great scientist, and a man with a passionate interest in people and ideas. In this, the first comprehensive biography of Schrödinger, Walter Moore draws upon recollections of Schrödinger's friends, family and colleagues, and on contemporary records, letters and diaries. Schrödinger's life is portrayed against the backdrop of Europe at a time of change and unrest. His best known scientific work was the discovery of wave show more mechanics, for which he was awarded the Nobel prize in 1933. Schrödinger led a very intense life, both in his scientific research and in his personal life. Walter Moore has written a highly readable biography of this fascinating and complex man, which will appeal not only to scientists but to anyone interested in the history of our times, and in the life and thought of one of the great men of twentieth-century science. show lessTags
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I started this biography curious about Schrödinger's physics and ended it curious about Schrödinger's philosophy. The book does a wonderful job outlining the life and works. It doesn't shy away from equations, but at the same time the author is careful to define his variables. It's surprising how often this isn't done. With a bit of work, one comes away with a reasonable introduction to quantum wave mechanics and other areas that Schrödinger worked on (color theory, statistical approaches to physics, the link between relativity and quantum theory).
Schrödinger's philosophical works touch on metaphysics and are an early example of the effort to understand the relationship between mind and matter via Vedāntic thought. I can't judge show more how successful he was without reading his writings, but the glimpses provided by this biography are intriguing. show less
Schrödinger's philosophical works touch on metaphysics and are an early example of the effort to understand the relationship between mind and matter via Vedāntic thought. I can't judge show more how successful he was without reading his writings, but the glimpses provided by this biography are intriguing. show less
Well written biography of the father of wave mechanics. The most amazing thing is what a philanderer the guy was. Fair assessment of the man, but does leave you with a slightly diminished opinion of the character of this famous physicist. Excellent coverage of the physics as well. Highly readable.
An insightful and thorough review of Schroedinger's contributions and beyond. Written by a scientist.
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- Original publication date
- 1989
- People/Characters
- Erwin Schrödinger
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- Languages
- English, German
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- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
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