Looking for a paper about spinors

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The discussion centers on locating the original paper "An Introduction to Spinors" by Bade & Jehle. A user provided a modern resource from arXiv (https://arxiv.org/pdf/1312.3824) as an alternative, but the original poster emphasized interest in historical documents that contributed to the foundational theory of spinors. The conversation highlights the challenge of accessing early academic papers on spinor theory and the value of both historical and contemporary resources.

PREREQUISITES

  • Understanding of spinor theory in mathematical physics
  • Familiarity with academic paper repositories such as arXiv
  • Knowledge of historical developments in quantum mechanics and relativity
  • Ability to navigate digital archives and scan collections of scientific literature

NEXT STEPS

  • Research historical archives and university libraries for original papers by Bade & Jehle
  • Explore digitized collections of early 20th-century physics journals
  • Study foundational texts on spinor theory in mathematical physics
  • Utilize academic networking platforms to request scans from researchers specializing in spinors

USEFUL FOR

Researchers in mathematical physics, historians of science, and students studying the development of spinor theory will benefit from this discussion. It is particularly valuable for those seeking primary historical sources and foundational papers in the field of spinors.

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Bade & Jehle paper 'An Introduction to Spinors'.
I am looking for a scan of the paper 'An Introduction to Spinors' by Bade & Jehle. Any help? Thanks.
 
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Thanks Paul Colby. I already have what you suggested but my interest is partly historical. I am interested in some early papers which contributed to the the theory of spinors.
 

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