Articles related to "Uncertainty Principle"
Atomic Orbitals
Electrons in atoms are arranged in electronic energy levels, subshells and orbitals.
• electron
• orbital
• electronic configuration
• periodic table
• quantum mechanics
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Werner Heisenberg's uncertainty principle means that on a microscopic scale, we can know where something is or where it is going, but not both at the same time.
• werner heisenberg
• quantum mechanics
• uncertainty principle
• energy and momentum
• heisenberg uncertainty principle
Quantum Cryptography
In the all-important world of code making and breaking, perhaps the greatest hope comes from the world of quantum physics.
• quantum cryptography
• code breaking
• code making
• factoralization cryptography
• mathematical cryptography
Scientist Werner Heisenberg
Werner Karl Heisenberg's brief bio. He laid the foundations of Quantum Mechanics, and formulated the 'Uncertainty Principle' and 'Matrix Mechanics.'
• werner heisenberg
• biography of heisenberg
• heisenberg and uncertainty principle
• heisenberg atomic model
• formulated matrix mechanics
Defining Quantum Mechanics
Quantum physics is recognized by many as one of the most difficult concepts in science. While this is surely true, it is not entirely beyond the grasp of the layman.
• what is quantum mechanics
• albert einstein
• theory of relativity
• thomas young
• uncertainty
Everything I Think I See -- Part 1: The Science of Observing
You've probably heard people say, "Life is what you make of it." Or how about, "Life is but a dream." In the years to come, science might just prove them right. In Part 1 of 3, find out what quantum theory has to say about this interesting topic and how we may, in fact, create our own reality. It's all science that frequently makes its way into our favorite SF stories.
• quantum theory
• quantum mechanics
• multiple universes
• the heisenberg uncertainty principle
• max planck
Everything I Think I See -- Part 2: From Fiction's Watchtower
In part 2 of 3 we take a look at how the writers of <i>Star Trek</i> have incorporated real-life science into the series. Featured are the DS9 episode "If Wishes Were Horses" and the TNG episode "All Good Things..." plus an examination of transporters and torpedoes.
• star trek
• science fiction
• sf
• sci-fi
• science fiction and society