Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Heisenberg
Proper noun
/ˈhaɪzənˌbɜːrɡ/
Definition
Heisenberg refers to Werner Heisenberg, a German theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and the formulation of the uncertainty principle.
Examples
- Werner Heisenberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932.
- The Heisenberg uncertainty principle is a fundamental concept in quantum physics.
Meaning
The term is often associated with the principle that the more accurately we can measure one property of a subatomic particle (like position), the less accurately we can measure another property (like momentum).
Synonyms
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