Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the availability of original research papers by Schrödinger and De Broglie from 1926, which are foundational to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Participants are seeking these documents, whether in English or German, and are exploring resources for accessing them.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions that Schrödinger wrote six papers in 1926 that established the mathematical foundation of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and inquires about their availability online.
- Another participant suggests a paid site that claims to offer related content but questions its relevance to accessing the original papers.
- A different participant expresses skepticism about the usefulness of the suggested site, indicating it may cater more to students rather than providing original scientific papers.
- One participant later acknowledges that the suggested book by De Broglie, titled "non-linear wave mechanics: a causal interpretation," contains more information and includes his early papers, recommending it based on personal experience.
- Another participant expresses gratitude for the recommendations and indicates intent to search for the book mentioned.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best source for the original papers, with some expressing doubts about the suggested sites and others recommending alternative resources. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the most effective means to access the original documents.
Contextual Notes
Participants have not clarified specific details about the content of the original papers or the exact nature of the resources mentioned, leaving some assumptions unaddressed.
But his book ``non-linear wave mechanics : a causal interpretation'' contains much more than and includes his first papers from the period you were looking for (I have it myself and can recommend it for sure).