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Pauli writes on the significance of the case of the double root in quantized field theory.

Pauli writes about his decision not to co-publish with Heisenberg the investigation on the isospin-group. He talks about very strong criticism of the mathematical methods and the physical approach of Heisenberg and his collaborators. He gives suggestions about the possible line of research to be followed.

Pauli makes personal remarks on his relation to physics with increasing age, in contrast to Heisenberg. He writes on his aversion to administrative work and his disappointment over the failure of the younger generation.

Pauli makes detailed remarks on the problem of weak interaction. He has some questions as regards the mathematical side.

Pauli makes some remarks on the non-homogeneous Lorentz group and also on the unsatisfactory approach to the space-time continuum in physics.

Pauli makes further remarks on entropy and measurment. He also replies to a mathematical question asked by Fierz.

Pauli refers to a letter he received from Rabi on the 19th December 1947 (copy attached) about Schwinger's calculations and their experimental verification. He adds some general remarks on divergencies in quantum electrodynamics. He also comments on the space-time conception of Newton and Kepler.

Pauli comments on Fierz's difficulties in treating the problem of the spin-electron in a magnetic field. He makes some remarks concerning Kepler's astrological ideas.

Pauli attached to this letter a copy of a letter he wrote to Einstein, in which Pauli formulates his view on the physical reality and its description by quantum mechanics. Also attached is Einstein's answer to Pauli's letter (copy of the letter Einstein_0010r).

Pauli writes about the "abyss" which separates observation and comprehension and on the miracle that, in spite of this, scientific cognition is still possible and on Heisenberg's and Weisszäcker's scientific attitude.