Pronunciation: [mˈaks bˈɔːn] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Max Born" is quite straightforward. "Max" is spelled with the letters "M-A-X," while "Born" is spelled with the letters "B-O-R-N." In terms of phonetics, "Max" is pronounced as /mæks/ with a short "a" sound and "x" pronounced as /ks/. "Born" is pronounced as /bɔrn/ with a long "o" sound and "r" pronounced with a slight trill. Together, "Max Born" is pronounced as /mæks bɔrn/.
Max Born was a German physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics and quantum theory. Born was born on December 11, 1882, in Breslau, Germany (present-day Wrocław, Poland), and passed away on January 5, 1970, in Göttingen, Germany.
Born's most notable accomplishment was the formulation of the statistical interpretation of wave function in quantum mechanics, which states that the squared modulus of the wave function represents the probability density of finding a particle in a certain location. This interpretation, commonly known as the Born rule, has become a fundamental principle in quantum physics.
Born's work also involved the application of matrix mechanics to the study of quantum mechanics, which had been formulated by Werner Heisenberg. Born, along with Heisenberg and Pascual Jordan, developed this mathematical framework to explain the behavior of subatomic particles in terms of observable quantities. Their findings laid the foundation for the modern understanding of quantum mechanics.
Born was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1954 for his fundamental contributions to the development of quantum mechanics, particularly for his statistical interpretation. His work continues to influence various fields of science and has opened new avenues for understanding and exploring the behavior of the microscopic world.
