Wired has a great article summarizing the significance of today’s anniversary of the consideration of the concept of the possibility of the existence of wave mechanics (physicists can be so modest), thus revolutionizing nearly all fields of scientific exploration and paving the way for this wonderful world of advanced technology.
To put it simply, first there was fire.
Then came the wheel.
Then these guys started figuring this stuff out.
So, kind of a milestone in human understanding.
QuantumTom 