uncertainty principle
fundamental principle in quantum physics
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Summary
uncertainty principle is a scientific theory[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of scientific theory entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,188 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Discoverer or inventor: Werner Heisenberg[3]
- Notable work: I am[4]
- Named after: Werner Heisenberg[5]
- Subclass of: uncertainty[6], relation[7]
- Commons category: Uncertainty principle[8]
- Time of discovery or invention: January 1, 1927[9]
- Described at URL: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/atomic-structure-and-properties/orbitals-and-electrons/v/heisenberg-uncertainty-principle[10]
- Facet of: quantum physics[11]
- Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 1[12]
- Stack Exchange tag: https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/heisenberg-uncertainty-principle[13]
- Different from: Uncertainty-reply asymmetry[14]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[15]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[16]
- P14541: 2Ylv3I[17]
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Influence
Things named for uncertainty principle include heisenbug[18].
Why It Matters
uncertainty principle has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] It is known by 170 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
Entities named for it include heisenbug[18].