Heisenberg
pronunciation
How to pronounce Heisenberg in British English:
UK [ˈhaizənbə:ɡ]
How to pronounce Heisenberg in American English:
US [ˈhaɪzənˌbɚɡ, -ˌbɛrk]
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- Noun:
- German mathematical physicist noted for stating the uncertainty principle (1901-1976)
Word Origin
- Heisenberg
- in reference to German physicist Werner Heisenberg (1901-1976), pioneer of quantum mechanics. His "uncertainty principle" (deduced in 1927) is that an electron may have a determinate position, or a determinate velocity, but not both.
Example
- 1. This started with a brilliant idea of heisenberg .
- 2. Have you ever heard of heisenberg 's uncertainty principle ?
- 3. The heisenberg uncertainty principle eludes her to this day .
- 4. I had this advantage over heisenberg .
- 5. Heisenberg continued to work on it .