The Mystery of Lamb's Paper on the Photoelectric Effect

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the locking of a previous thread concerning Lamb's paper titled "The Photoelectric Effect Without Photons." Participants express curiosity about the reasons for the lock and the implications for the ongoing discourse regarding the paper's content and its critiques.

Discussion Character

  • Meta-discussion
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion and concern over the locking of the thread, questioning whether the content or the topic was problematic.
  • One participant notes the paper's publication in a reputable volume and highlights the author's credentials, suggesting it merits discussion and critique.
  • Another participant indicates a desire to continue the discussion despite the lock, reflecting a willingness to explore the topic further.
  • A mentor responds, emphasizing that the locking process involves deliberation among mentors and advises against starting new threads to bypass the lock.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the desire to discuss Lamb's paper, but there is no consensus on the reasons for the thread's locking or the appropriateness of continuing the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is limited by the lack of clarity regarding the reasons for the thread's lock, which remains unresolved. There are also assumptions about the paper's validity and relevance that have not been fully explored.

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I wonder why the thread on Lamb's paper was locked? I was hoping to take part in the discussion.
 
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conway said:
I wonder why the thread on Lamb's paper was locked? I was hoping to take part in the discussion.

I was also a bit surprised to see it locked, with no comment as to why. The locked thread is [thread=372653]Lamb and "The Photoelectric Effect Without Photons"[/thread].

In fact, I had just sent a PM to bcrowell on this thread --- before it had been locked --- to say thanks, because I felt it was very useful. Now I'm worried. Was I wrong? Was bcrowell's thread misleading? Or was topic the problem.

The paper has appeared in Polarization, Matière et Rayonnement, Volume in Honour of A. Kastler (Presses Universitaires de France, Paris, 1969) and the author has superb credentials. It has been cited in a couple of discussions, and so I would have though it was well worth having a critique of it.

Cheers -- sylas
 
If there is no explanation forthcoming as to why the other thread was shut down I am inclined to continue the discussion here...
 
It takes time for a reasonable number of mentors to see the report that was filed about that thread, and discuss it. In the meantime, please don't try to bypass the lock by starting new threads.
 

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