Max Bourne is known primarily for his fundamental work in the field of quantum mechanics. However, the scientist himself admitted that he never sought to be a narrow specialist. Most of all, a physicist was not interested in specific theories, but in the philosophical foundation of science.
From the biography of Max Bourne
The future physicist and one of the creators of quantum mechanics was born on December 11, 1882 in the Prussian city of Breslau (now it is Wroclaw, Poland). Grandfather Bourne was one of the first in the country to receive the post of district doctor, and his father was an embryologist, he headed the department at a local university. Max's mother died when the boy was only four years old. But from her son inherited a love of music.
Born began to receive education in the usual state-owned educational institution - Kaiser Wilhelm Gymnasium. Here a lot of time was devoted to studying the Greek language and Latin. Physics and mathematics were also taught. One day, Max and his companions reproduced Marconi's famous experience in the implementation of wireless communications without wires.
Comprehending science
After graduating from the gymnasium course, Born, on the advice of his father, attended lectures on natural sciences. As a result, he opted for astronomy and mathematics. At the University of Göttingen, Bourne carefully recorded Gilbert's lectures and even got an assistant from this famous scientist. Of great interest to Max was a seminar on the theory of elasticity, conducted by Klein.
Having received a doctorate, Bourne was to serve in the army for a year. Here he tried to engage in science. From further service, Max was released due to illness.
By then, Bourne had already become familiar with Einstein's work on the theory of relativity. In 1912, the young scientist became privat-docent of the University of Göttingen. Literally a year later he created a family: Hedwig Ehrenberg became his chosen one.
In 1914, Bourne moved to Berlin, where a suitable vacancy appeared for him. However, many of his plans were crossed out by the outbreak of World War II.
