Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the availability of an English translation of Heisenberg's 1927 paper on uncertainty, titled "über den anschaulichen Inhalt der quantentheoretischen Kinematik und Mechanik." Participants are seeking resources and references for this translation.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about the existence of an online English translation of Heisenberg's paper.
- Another participant suggests checking a specific book on Amazon, although they express uncertainty about the availability of the translation.
- A different participant mentions that the translation can be found in the book "Quantum Theory and Measurement," edited by Wheeler and Zurek, but notes that it is not available online.
- There is a repeated inquiry about the translation, indicating that participants are struggling to locate it.
- One participant expresses excitement about another member's return to the discussion, which is noted as off-topic.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that finding an online English translation of the paper is challenging, but multiple suggestions for potential resources are offered without consensus on a definitive source.
Contextual Notes
There is uncertainty regarding whether all volumes of Heisenberg's collected works have been translated into English, which may affect the availability of the paper.