Werner Heisenberg





Werner Heisenberg

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born
December 05, 1901 in Würzburg, Germany

died
February 01, 1976

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Werner Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist who made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics and is best known for asserting the uncertainty principle of quantum theory. In addition, he made important contributions to nuclear physics, quantum field theory, and particle physics.


Average rating: 4.03 · 339 ratings · 29 reviews · 37 distinct works
Physics and Philosophy
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Physics and beyond.
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Encounters with Einstein: A...
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Quantentheorie Und Philosop...
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Ordnung der Wirklichkeit
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Helhet og del: samtaler i l...
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Philosophie
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More books by Werner Heisenberg…
“Not only is the Universe stranger than we think, it is stranger than we can think.”
Werner Heisenberg, Across the Frontiers

“What we observe is not nature itself, but nature exposed to our method of questioning.”
Werner Heisenberg, Physics and Philosophy

“The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will turn you into an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass God is waiting for you.”
Werner Heisenberg