One Thing Is Certain: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle Is Not Dead
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 03:30
in Physics & Chemistry
What Einstein's E = mc 2 is to relativity theory, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle is to quantum mechanics--not just a profound insight, but also an iconic formula that even non-physicists recognize. The principle holds that we cannot know the present state of the world in full detail, let alone predict the future with absolute precision. It marks a clear break from the classical deterministic view of the universe. [More]