Why the quantum

@article{Bub2004WhyTQ,
  title={Why the quantum},
  author={Jeffrey Bub},
  journal={Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics},
  year={2004},
  volume={35},
  pages={241-266}
}
  • J. Bub
  • Published 20 February 2004
  • Philosophy, Physics
  • Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
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