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...with understanding, to the address of Dr. W. Heisenberg, young German, on the quantum theory of the structure of the universe. The quantum theory, as originated three decades ago by Dr. Max Planck, denies the existence of matter, as commonly conceived, replacing it with energy in basic units called quanta. As modified by Dr. Heisenberg, quanta depart entirely from such reality as can be apprehended by the senses, becoming terms in pure mathematics. Like the first few people to understand Dr. Albert Einstein, the Heisenberg enthusiasts agreed that the modified quantum theory is of epochal theoretical importance but, to laity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: At Leeds | 9/12/1927 | See Source »

...Physical Colloquium. "The Emission Quanta of Characteristic X-Rays," by Dr. D. L. Webster, in Room 25 of Jefferson Physical Laboratory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Calendar | 1/15/1916 | See Source »

...Physical Colloquium. Address on "The Theory of Quanta," by Professor E. B. Wilson, of Technology, in Room 25, Jefferson Physical Laboratory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: What is Going on Today | 5/20/1912 | See Source »

...Physical Colloquium, Address on "The Theory of Quanta," by Professor E. B. Wilson, of Technology, in Room 25, Jefferson Physical Laboratory...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CRIMSON CALENDAR | 5/18/1912 | See Source »

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