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Theory of Quantum Mechanics Published
Werner Heisenberg published a new theory based upon the radiation emitted by atoms at the age of 23. His theory was one of the first to postulate that we cannot assign a specific position to an electron at any given time. Works Cited Nobel Lectures, Physics 1922-1941, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1965
“Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
On the Perceptual Content of Quantum Theoretical Kinematics and Mechanics Published
Werner Heisenberg published his theory that both the position and velocity of a particle cannot be determined at the same time, commonly referred to as the Uncertainty Principle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQKELOE9eY4 Work Cited “Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
1932 Nobel Prize for Physics
Werner Heisenberg was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for his work on the Quantum Field Theory as well as developing a rudimentary understanding of what would become known as the Strong Force. Works Cited Nobel Lectures, Physics 1922-1941, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1965
“Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
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Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute (KWI) for Physics
Werner Heisenberg became the director of the KWI after initially being drafted by Germany's Army Weapons Bureau during World War II. Works Cited Nobel Lectures, Physics 1922-1941, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1965
“Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
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Director of the Max Planck Institute for Physics
Werner Heisenberg was the director of the Max Planck Institute of Physics following its renaming (from Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics) and his release from Allied custody following World War II. Works Cited Nobel Lectures, Physics 1922-1941, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1965
“Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
CERN Established
Werner Heisenberg assisted in the founding of the European Council for Nuclear Research (CERN). Work Cited “Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019. -
President of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Further established the policy of the Foundation which was focused on bringing foreign scientists to Germany and helping them find work. Works Cited Nobel Lectures, Physics 1922-1941, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam, 1965
“Werner Heisenberg | Biography, Nobel Prize, & Facts.” Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg. Accessed 24 Feb. 2019.