Quantization Conditions, 1900-1927
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2003.04466v1
- Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:03:26 GMT
- Title: Quantization Conditions, 1900-1927
- Authors: Anthony Duncan, Michel Janssen
- Abstract summary: We trace the evolution of quantization conditions from Planck's introduction of a new fundamental constant (h) in 1900 to Heisenberg's interpretation of the commutation relations of modern quantum mechanics in 1927.
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- Abstract: We trace the evolution of quantization conditions from Planck's introduction
of a new fundamental constant (h) in his treatment of blackbody radiation in
1900 to Heisenberg's interpretation of the commutation relations of modern
quantum mechanics in terms of his uncertainty principle in 1927.
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