Homonym: 薛定谔 (Cat)
薛定谔 (Schrödinger) was an Austrian physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics. He is best known for the thought experiment called "薛定谔的猫" (Schrödinger's cat), which illustrates the concept of superposition in quantum theory. This experiment involves a cat that is simultaneously alive and dead until observed, highlighting the strange nature of quantum states.
In 1926, 薛定谔 developed the 薛定谔方程 (Schrödinger equation), a fundamental equation that describes how quantum systems evolve over time. His work laid the groundwork for modern quantum physics and earned him the 诺贝尔物理学奖 (Nobel Prize in Physics) in 1933, solidifying his legacy in the scientific community.