what is life erwin schrödinger

Erwin Schrödingers "What is Life?" is a 1944 science book written for the lay reader by the physicist Erwin Schrödinger. The book explores the physical aspect of the living cell and delves into the fundamental question of the nature of life itself. It was based on a course of public lectures delivered by Schrödinger in February 1943, under the auspices of the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, where he was Director of Theoretical Physics at Trinity College, Dublin. The book is considered one of the great science classics of the twentieth century and has had a significant influence on the field of biology. Schrödingers work in "What is Life?" is notable for its attempt to apply the principles of physics to the understanding of biological systems, and it has sparked discussions about the intersection of physics and biology. The book has also been described as a "quantum theory of biology".