The development of quantum, mechanics: a story of people, places and philosophies

Arvind, ; Dorai, Kavita ; Chaturvedi, Subhash ; Mukunda, N. (2018) The development of quantum, mechanics: a story of people, places and philosophies Resonance - Journal of Science Education, 23 (10). pp. 1077-1100. ISSN 0971-8044

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Abstract

A historical account of the development of quantum mechanics,and the roles played by many outstanding physicists, theirviews and philosophical attitudes is presented. Ingenious andpath-breaking experiments that helped this development alongare highlighted. Ideas and notions that initially arose in thecourse of discussions on foundations of quantum mechanicsand later paved the way for the emergence of the fieldof Quantum Information Science and Technology are brieflytouched upon.

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Keywords:Quantum Mechanics; History of Science; Quantum Information Science and Technology; Quantum Theory
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