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Birth of Werner Heisenberg
Werner Heisenberg is born in Würzburg Germany. His parents are Dr. August Heisenberg and Annie Wecklein. -
Receives His Ph.D
In 1923 Heisenberg receives his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Munich -
Creation of Quantum Mechanics
While working with Max Born, and his new assistant Pascual Jordan.They found that by using algebra they could express the intensities of electrons. Following this discovery they submitted a paper on quantum mechanics. Thus creating a new field of study. -
The Uncertainty Principle
In 1927 Heisenberg was not only published for his work in quantum mechanics, but he had also created the Uncertainty Principle. The Uncertainty Principle says that the more accurate the position of a particle is, the more less precise we are of its speed. This proved to be a very defining moment for science and for the philosophy of science. I have attached a link to a video that might better explain this method. -
Summery of Contributions
Werner Heisenberg introduced the Uncertainty Principle, which says we can't know certain things about tiny particles exactly. This shook up our old ideas about how things always follow rules. Heisenberg's ideas made us realize that there are limits to what we can know and that our actions influence what we see. These thoughts sparked big debates about how much we can truly understand about the smallest parts of the universe. -
Arrested For Treason
Heisenberg is arrested for treason after reporting Nazi Germany's rearmament efforts. Ultimately he would be given amnesty and then rearrested where it was at this time we was interned to a concentration camp by the Nazis. This would start in 1931 and last till 1933. -
Wins Nobel Prize In Physics
In 1933 he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary breakthrough in finding a way to formulate quantum mechanics. -
Marriage
In 1937 Heisenberg weds Elisabeth Schumacher. She is the daughter of an economics professor. The following year they had twins. -
Nazis Work To Go Nuclear
Heisenberg was selected to become a leading figure in the Nazi's nuclear program. Thankfully this didn't succeed. It is reported that Heisenberg told Nazi officials it would take to long to make the needed amount of Uranium 235. -
Significant Contributions
Following my first significant contributions timeline event in his lifetime and to the scientific field as a whole Heisenberg made several notable contributions. More of the contributions he made are: Matrix Mechanics,Quantum Mechanics,Quantum Field Theory, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics, and even his Philosophical Insights. Heisenberg's work also had profound philosophical implications, sparking debates about the nature of reality, determinism, and the role of the observer. -
Alsos Mission
In 1945-1946 Heisenberg was at Farm Hall as part of the Manhattan Project's Alsos Mission. the mission was to determine how how much German scientists knew regarding the development of an atomic bomb -
Physics and Philosophy
In 1958 Heisenberg published philosophical works that explored the relationship between science, philosophy, and culture. Physics and Philosophy explored the interaction between scientific understanding and broader philosophical questions. -
Passes Away
On February 1st 1976 he passes away. -
Timeline Conclusion
In conclusion to Heisenbergs timeline and the achievements made in his life it is not only my opinion but that of fact he made significant scientific and philosophical impacts on the field. Heisenberg's contributions significantly shaped the course of 20th century physics and philosophy, revolutionizing our understanding of the subatomic world and laying the foundation for modern quantum theory. Without his theories, research, and philosophical studies our world would be different. -
Resources
Beyler, R. (2023, June 30). Werner Heisenberg. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Werner-Heisenberg#ref279989 (1) (n.d.). Werner Heisenberg. Atomic Heritage Foundation. Retrieved August 13, 2023, from https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/profile/werner-heisenberg/ -
Resources
Broad, W. J. (1992, September 1). Saboteur Or Savant Of Nazi Drive for A-Bomb? The New York Times. Retrieved August 13, 2023, from https://www.nytimes.com/1992/09/01/science/saboteur-or-savant-of-nazi-drive-for-a-bomb.html#:~:text=Heisenberg%20worked%20hard%20on%20the,key%20bomb%20material%2C%20uranium%20235.