How Schro discovered his equation

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In summary, the conversation discusses Schro's equation and the data it was based on, with one person expressing skepticism about the lack of information on the data used. A link to an English copy of the paper and some comments on Schrödinger's thought process are also provided, and it is mentioned that the equation was initially accepted due to its accurate prediction of the hydrogen atom's spectrum.
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I keep reading that Schro's equation was the best one that fit the data. Well, what data was he looking at? I keep waiting to see the data that he analyzed to come up with his equation and I never run into it.
 
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I'm a little skeptical that no one know the answer to this
 
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I think the main thing that first convinced people the Schrodinger equation was right was that it predicted the correct spectrum for the hydrogen atom.
 

FAQ: How Schro discovered his equation

Who is Schro and what is his equation?

Schro refers to Erwin Schrödinger, an Austrian physicist who is best known for his contributions to quantum mechanics. His most famous equation, the Schrödinger equation, describes how the quantum state of a physical system changes with time.

When did Schrödinger discover his equation?

Schrödinger first published his equation in 1926, although he had been working on it for several years prior.

What led Schrödinger to discover his equation?

Schrödinger was inspired by the work of other physicists, such as Louis de Broglie and Max Born, who had proposed a wave-like nature of particles. He also drew from his own research on wave mechanics and the principle of superposition.

How did Schrödinger's equation impact the field of physics?

Schrödinger's equation revolutionized the field of quantum mechanics, providing a mathematical framework for understanding the behavior of subatomic particles. It also led to the development of new technologies, such as quantum computing.

Is Schrödinger's equation still relevant today?

Yes, Schrödinger's equation is still widely used in modern physics and has been validated by numerous experiments. It remains a fundamental tool for understanding the behavior of quantum systems and continues to inspire new research in the field.

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