All About Schrodinger by Ada Billman

Erwin Schrodinger

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Born in Vienna Austria 8/12/1887

Died in Vienna Austria 1/4/1961

Schrodinger's Studies

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Erwin Schrodinger attended the University of Vienna to gain his degree in physics (quantum mechanics, atomic physics, theoretical physics). Schrodinger also studied botany/biology as well as philosophy.

Schrodinger's Family

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Erwin was born to Rudolf Schrodinger and Georgine Schrodinger. Erwin had no siblings. Rudolf was a professor and botanist and had a healthy relationship with his son. Erwin married Annemarie Bertel. He had one daughter, Ruth, who was conceived out of an affair with his best friend's partner.

Discoveries

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Erwin Schrodinger was very interested in mathematics and used it for the basis of his main discovery, Schrodinger's Equation. This equation, related to quantum mechanics, explains the function of particles and waves. Today, this equation is still used to determine how energy moves in different metals. Schrodinger also published his many ideas on electromagnetism and gravity's relation to each other.

Personality

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Not too much information was given about his personality. Some sources describe him as reserved and work obsessed. A type-A personality with introvert-like antisocial tendencies. He also had many unfortunate affairs

Work

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Schrodinger worked at many places. He worked at institutes such as Stuttgart, Breslau, and the University of Zurich as a professor of physics. During World War ll Erwin left his home and went to Dublin where he carried out his work until retirement.