Dr Faustus of Modern Physics - Department of Speech, Music and ...

29.2. CONFESSION 133
• In order to find the correct resonator entropy S it must be assume that
the energy U of a resonator with frequency ν can only take on discrete
energy values, to wit, integer multiples of h times ν, in contrast to
classical theory where U can be any multiple, integer or not, of ν. We
now say that U is quantized.
• My maxim i always this: consider every step carefully in advance, but
then, if you believe you can take the responsibility for it, let nothing
stop you.
• For by nature I am peaceful and disinclined to questionable adventures...for
unfortunately I have not been given the capacity to react
quickly to intellectual stimulation.
• But we shall also see an feel how, in the fearful seriousness of the
situation, everything that a country could call its own in physical and
moral power came together with the speed of lightning and ignited a
flame of holy wrath blazing to the heavens, while so much that had
been considered important and desirable fell to the side, unnoticed, as
worthless frippery.