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Definition: Heisenberg

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. German mathematical physicist noted for stating the uncertainty principle (1901-1976).[Wordnet].

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Date "Heisenberg" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1903. (references)

Common Expressions: Heisenberg

Expressions Definition
Heisenberg compensator In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Heisenberg compensators are part of the transporter system. (references)
Heisenberg group Elements a,b,c can be taken from some (arbitrary) commutative ring. (references)
Heisenberg model The Heisenberg model is the n = 3 case of the n-vector model, one of the models used in statistical physics to model ferromagnetism, and other phenomena. (references)
Heisenberg picture In physics, the Heisenberg picture is that formulation of quantum mechanics where the operators are time-dependent and the statevectors time-independent. (references)
The Eyes of Heisenberg The Eyes of Heisenberg is a science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, published in 1966. (references)
Werner Karl Heisenberg German mathematical physicist noted for stating the uncertainty principle (1901-1976). Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Specialty Expressions: Heisenberg

Expressions Domain Definition
Heisenberg force Physics The nuclear force which changes sign if both the space co-ordinates and the spin co-ordinates are interchanged (Elsevier's dictionary of nuclear science and technology). Source: European Union. (references)

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Topics by Level of Interest: Heisenberg

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Werner Heisenberg 40     Heisenberg compensator 7
Heisenberg group 27     Heisenberg group 27
Heisenberg picture 15     Heisenberg model 13
Heisenberg model 13     Heisenberg model (classical) 5
The Eyes of Heisenberg 8     Heisenberg model (quantum) 7
Heisenberg compensator 7     Heisenberg picture 15
Heisenberg model (quantum) 7     Martin Heisenberg 5
Martin Heisenberg 5     The Eyes of Heisenberg 8
Heisenberg model (classical) 5     Werner Heisenberg 40

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