The Acceptance of de Broglie’s Matter Wave Theory in Japan

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<p>Louis de Broglie (1892‒1987), a French physicist who proposed the idea of matter waves, kept away from the Copenhagen school that drove the formation of quantum mechanics and took a different position in the interpretation of it. Following de Broglie's theory, E. Schrödinger (1887‒1961) developed wave mechanics, then de Broglie's original thinking was gradually forgotten in history. This paper analyzes how de Broglie's theory, which stands out for its unique idea in the history of quantum mechanics, was accepted in Japan. It is revealed that Tokio Takeuchi (1983‒1944) was one of the first physicists who introduced de Broglie's theory in Japan and he took notice of it based on his view that the theory of relativity and quantum theory should be unified. We also elucidate the reason why Satoshi Watanabe (1910‒1993) dared to have translated de Broglie's book instead of the Copenhagen school's book in a purposeful manner. Previous studies treated introduction of quantum mechanics into Japan in terms of Copenhagen interpretation mainly. This study intends specifically for the introduction of de Broglie's matter waves into Japan.</p>

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  • CRID
    1390854717679479040
  • DOI
    10.34336/historiascientiarum.29.3_260
  • ISSN
    24369020
    02854821
  • 本文言語コード
    en
  • データソース種別
    • JaLC
  • 抄録ライセンスフラグ
    使用可

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