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The Hydrogen Atom: Quantum Theory
IN 1925 SCHRÖDINGER AND HEISENBERG separately developed quantum theory. Their two formulations are mathematically different, but their theories are rigorous and form the underpinning of modern quantum theory. At about the same time, Dirac made major contributions as well. First, he presented a unified view of quantum theory that showed that the Schrödinger and Heisenberg theories, while mathematically different, were equivalent representations of quantum mechanics. In addition, he developed a quantum theory for the hydrogen atom that is also consistent with Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. The formulation by Schrödinger is the most often used to describe atoms and molecules. Therefore, most of our discussions, ...
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