Werner Heisenberg
German theoretical physicist and one of the key pioneers of quantum mechanics
Birthday Connections
December 5
3 people were born on this day
πBiography
Werner Heisenberg is best known for asserting the uncertainty principle of quantum theory and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Formulated the uncertainty principle
- β¦Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932
- β¦Contributions to the theories of the hydrodynamics of turbulent flows
π¬Famous Quotes
"An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in his subject, and how to avoid them.
"Natural science does not simply describe and explain nature; it is part of the interplay between nature and ourselves.
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