Erwin Schrödinger

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Lost Schrödinger manuscript reveals his hidden-variable quantum model

Deceased (1887–1961); manuscript rediscovered in 2026

Erwin Schrödinger wrote a three-page reply in late November 1944 arguing that physics could not rule out a deterministic universe. He never published it, and the draft, filed as W33-781/9, sat in Vienna's Schrödinger archive until this year.

Updated Oct 24

Notable Quotes

Experimental evidence + logical deduction can never prove that either the deterministic or the indeterministic view is impossible.

from Lost Schrödinger manuscript reveals his hidden-variable quantum model · Updated Oct 24

The strongest plea in favor of indeterminism is older than quantum mechanics.

from Lost Schrödinger manuscript reveals his hidden-variable quantum model · Updated Oct 24