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Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle - Math Not Meth - Your Daily Equation 18

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the groundbreaking Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle in this 37-minute video from the World Science Festival. Delve into Werner Heisenberg's 1927 derivation that established the impossibility of simultaneously knowing certain qualities of particles, such as position and speed. Follow Brian Greene's intuitive explanation of this fundamental quantum insight and its underlying mathematical equation, which surprisingly dates back to the 1800s. Gain a fresh perspective on the universe through this brief yet comprehensive discussion, blending pivotal equations with engaging stories about nature and numbers. Suitable for viewers with varying levels of mathematical background, this episode is part of the "Your Daily Equation" series, which aims to transform public understanding of science through innovative, multi-media content.

Syllabus

Your Daily Equation #18: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle: Math not Meth


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World Science Festival

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