Quantum Mechanics History: Online Reading

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Hello, I was wondering if anybody could lead me to some online reading about Quantum Mechanics and its history? Thanks.
 
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Sure, there are plenty of online resources that can provide information on the history of Quantum Mechanics. Some good places to start are:

1. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: This comprehensive online encyclopedia has a section on the history of Quantum Mechanics, which covers its development from the early 20th century to the present day.

2. The Institute of Physics: The Institute of Physics has a website dedicated to the history of Quantum Mechanics, which includes articles, videos, and interactive timelines.

3. The Nobel Prize website: The Nobel Prize website has a section on the history of Quantum Mechanics, which includes biographies of key scientists and their contributions to the field.

4. Khan Academy: Khan Academy has a series of free online lectures on Quantum Mechanics, which cover its history as well as its key concepts and principles.

5. Physics World: Physics World has a section on its website dedicated to the history of Quantum Mechanics, which includes articles, interviews, and videos.

I hope these resources will be helpful in your search for information on the history of Quantum Mechanics. Happy reading!
 
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