Hendrik Antoon Lorentz's struggle with quantum theory

A historical overview is given of the contributions of Hendrik Antoon Lorentz in quantum theory. Although especially his early work is valuable, the main importance of Lorentz's work lies in the conceptual clarifications he provided and in his critique of the foundations of quantum theory.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Archive for history of exact sciences 2013-03, Vol.67 (2), p.149-170
1. Verfasser:	Kox, A. J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Electron radiation Electrons Ethers Fracture mechanics History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics History of Mathematical Sciences History of Science History of science and technology Mathematics Mathematics and Statistics Microphysics Observations and Techniques Philosophy of Science Physical sciences and techniques Physics Quanta Quantum field theory Quantum mechanics Resonators Wave mechanics Wavelengths
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Zusammenfassung:	A historical overview is given of the contributions of Hendrik Antoon Lorentz in quantum theory. Although especially his early work is valuable, the main importance of Lorentz's work lies in the conceptual clarifications he provided and in his critique of the foundations of quantum theory.
ISSN:	0003-9519 1432-0657
DOI:	10.1007/s00407-012-0107-8