Where Can I Find Heisenberg's Original Paper on Matrix Mechanics?

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Heisenberg's original paper titled "On the quantum mechanical reinterpretation of kinematic and mechanical relations," published in 1925, can be found in the book "Sources of Quantum Mechanics," edited by B. L. Van der Waerden and published by Dover Publications. This collection includes significant early papers in quantum theory, making it a valuable resource for those studying the foundations of quantum mechanics. Accessing this book will provide readers with essential insights into Heisenberg's contributions to the field.

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Hi, does anyone has any idea where to find Heisenberg's original paper "On the quantum mechanical reinterpretation of kinematic and mechanical relations", published in 1925d?
 
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It's included in a book of collected early papers in quantum theory published by Dover Publications entitled "Sources of Quantum Mechanics" and edited by B. L. Van der Warden.
 
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