Erwin Schrödinger

Erwin Rudolf Josef Alexander Schrödinger (German pronunciation: [ˈɛrviːn ˈʃrøːdɪŋɐ]; 12 August 1887, Erdberg – 4 January 1961, Vienna) was an Austrian theoretical physicist who achieved fame for his contributions to quantum mechanics, especially the Schrödinger equation, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1933. In 1935, after extensive correspondence with personal friend Albert Einstein, he proposed the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment.... more

Date of birth:

  • Aug 12, 1887

Date of death:

  • Jan 4, 1961 (age 73 years)

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Also known as:

  • Erwin Schrodinger
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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1933
  • for the discovery of new productive forms of atomic theory
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