Werner Heisenberg
Theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate
Born
December 5th, 1901
123 years ago
Died
February 1st, 1976
49 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to quantum mechanics, particularly through the formulation of the uncertainty principle. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932 for the creation of quantum mechanics. Held a position at the University of Munich and served as director of the Max Planck Institute for Physics. Engaged in scientific discussions during the development of atomic theory and contributed to nuclear physics and particle physics.
Formulated the uncertainty principle
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1932
Contributed to the development of quantum mechanics
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