Werner heisenberg

Werner Karl Heisenburg (Dec 5th, 1901 - Feb 1st,1976)

By RobyCN

  • Born

    Werner Karl Heisenberg was born on 5th December, 1901 in Würzburg, Germany. Works Cited
    Werner Heisenberg – Facts. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Fri. 24 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/facts/

  • Early Studies

    Studied Physics at the Maximilian school at Munich. Works Cited
    Werner Heisenberg – Biographical. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Thu. 23 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/biographical/

  • Quantum Mechanics

    In 1925, at 23 years old, Heisenberg published his theory in Quantum Mechanics, providing crucial information for the discovery of different variations of the same atom. In his theory, he developed a matrix equation to represent the mechanical quantities of particles.
    Heisenberg's theory would lead to his Uncertainty Principle proposal, a few years after publishing Quantum Mechanics.

  • Quantum Mechanics (Continued)

    Works Cited
    Werner Heisenberg – Biographical. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Thu. 23 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/biographical/
    Werner Heisenberg – Facts. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Thu. 23 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/facts/

  • Uncertainty Principle

    In 1927, Heisenberg develops his uncertainty principle, stating it is not possible to know the exact position and momentum of a moving particle simultaneously. The uncertainty is due to the constant motion of the object, which only allows for one of the quantities to be measured at once. Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle is perhaps his greatest contribution to the philosophy of science, demonstrating that a precise answer cannot be reached.

  • Uncertainty Principle (Continued)

    Even with a complex mathematical equation to determine a value, his theory demonstrates science does not always provide a defined answer. Certain aspects and patterns can be seen, described and measured to an extent, but an overall view leads to more questions about the process, and, in his case, an uncertain answer. Works Cited Werner Heisenberg – Facts. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Fri. 24 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/facts/

  • Nobel Prize

    Heisenberg received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1932 for his theory in Quantum Mechanics, which contributed to the discovery of allotropic atoms. Works Cited
    Werner Heisenberg – Biographical. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Thu. 23 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/biographical/

  • Death

    He died in Munich, West Germany on February 1st, 1976 at 74 years old. Works Cited
    Werner Heisenberg – Facts. NobelPrize.org. Nobel Media AB 2019. Fri. 24 May 2019. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1932/heisenberg/facts/

  • Uncertainty Principle Video

    What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? - Chad Orzel Works Cited
    “What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle? – Chad Orzel . YouTube, uploaded by TED-Ed, 16 Sep 2014, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQKELOE9eY4