How did Max Born's work impact quantum theory?
My work on the probabilistic interpretation of the wave function was instrumental in solidifying the foundations of quantum mechanics. Before my contribution, the wave function's physical meaning was unclear. By establishing that its square represented probability, I helped to resolve fundamental interpretational issues and make the theory experimentally verifiable. This allowed for the development of a consistent and predictive framework for describing the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.