Erwin Schrödinger
Physicist, Nobel Prize winner 1933
Born
August 12th, 1887
137 years ago
Died
January 4th, 1961
64 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Austria
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A physicist, contributions included formulating the wave equation that describes the wave function in quantum mechanics. Schrödinger's equation became fundamental in understanding the behavior of atomic and subatomic systems. He wrote the influential book 'What Is Life?', exploring the connections between physics and biology. His work laid the groundwork for the developments in quantum theory. In 1933, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on wave mechanics and its application to atomic structure.
Developed Schrödinger's equation
Published 'What Is Life?'
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