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Uncertainty Principle

Uncertainty Principle

The position and momentum of a particle cannot be simultaneously measured with arbitrarily high precision. There is a minimum for the product of the uncertainties of these two measurements. There is ...

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A brief summary of a method of evaluating and expressing uncertainty in measurement

A brief summary of a method of evaluating and expressing uncertainty in measurement

The determination of uncertainty when taking measurements is discussed and explained.

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Physics Abstract - Practice of Scientific Research

Physics Abstract - Practice of Scientific Research

Abstract on paper describing discovery of tau, uncertainties and basic ideas in elementary particle science with links to paper.

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Werner Heisenberg

Werner Heisenberg

Detailed biography of Heisenberg and his works including links to pages on the uncertainty principle and quantum mechanics.

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US National Institute of Standards and Technology constants page

US National Institute of Standards and Technology constants page

The fundamental physical constants are listed along with their uncertainty, including older and non-SI values.

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Werner Karl Heisenberg

Werner Karl Heisenberg

Werner Karl Heisenberg (1901 - 1976) name will always be associated with his theory of quantum mechanics (published in 1915, when only 13 years old) and his uncertainty principle. For his work on ...

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