100 years Schrödinger Equation - chemical landmark in Arosa
In Arosa, Erwin Schrödinger laid the foundations of quantum physics and quantum chemistry, subsequently revolutionizing science and society. This site has now been recognized as Chemical Landmark by SCNAT.
Erwin Schrödinger was a professor at the University of Zurich from 1921 to 1927, and during this time he revolutionized physics by creating a new atomic theory: matter – for example, electrons – has both particle and wave properties. This contradicted the prevailing opinion of leading physicists of the time, who assumed that electrons were particles. With this, he laid the foundation for quantum physics and quantum chemistry and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933. Arosa played a central role in this scientific achievement and has now received a Chemical Landmark from the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT).
