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SYHQ: Joint DPG and EPS History of Quantum Physics Symposium

SYHQ 1: History of Quantum Mechanics I: Revolution, Representation, Reevaluation

SYHQ 1.3: Hauptvortrag

Montag, 31. März 2025, 10:00–10:30, ZHG010

The Nobel committee's position on quantum mechanics: Nominations, evaluations and decisions — •Karl Grandin — Royal Swedish Academy of Science, Stockholm, Sweden

The recognition of quantum mechanics within the framework of the Nobel Prize in Physics illustrates not only its groundbreaking impact on theoretical physics but also the evolving criteria for scientific distinction in the early 20th century. Werner Heisenberg was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics, received in 1933, for his foundational contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly the formulation of matrix mechanics. That same year, Erwin Schrödinger and Paul Dirac shared the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics, acknowledging their work on wave mechanics and the relativistic quantum theory of the electron, respectively.

Nominations for Heisenberg and Schrödinger began as early as 1928, gaining momentum in subsequent years, reflecting the scientific community*s growing appreciation of their contributions. By contrast, Dirac*s nominations were initially fewer, highlighting differing trajectories in the recognition of theoretical achievements. In 1933, all three physicists received special evaluations from the Nobel Committee, with the first such evaluations for Heisenberg and Schrödinger emerging only in 1931.

Keywords: Quantum mechanics; Nobel Prize; Evaluations; Nominatiions