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Werner Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist who made foundational contributions to quantum mechanics. His formulation of the uncertainty principle had a profound impact on modern physics. He played a crucial role in the development of quantum theory and remains one of the most influential scientists of the twentieth century. Here are 52 of his quotes:
In the philosophy of Democritus the atoms are eternal and indestructible units of matter, they can never be transformed into each other. With regard to this question modern physics takes a definite stand against the materialism of Democritus and for Plato and the Pythagoreans. The elementary particles are certainly not eternal and indestructible units of matter, they can actually be transformed into each other. As a matter of fact, if two such particles, moving through space with a very high kinetic energy, collide, then many new elementary particles may be created from the available energy and the old particles may have disappeared in the collision. Such events have been frequently observed and offer the best proof that all particles are made of the same substance: energy.
Werner Heisenberg
Werner Heisenberg
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Occupation: German Physicist
Born: December 5, 1901
Died: February 1, 1976
Quotes count: 52
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