Modern Physics

Energy-Time Uncertainty

ΔEΔt2\Delta E \cdot \Delta t \geq \frac{\hbar}{2}

Energy and time cannot both be precisely determined. Related to spectral line widths.

Variables

\Delta E
Energy uncertainty
J
\Delta t
Time uncertainty
s
\hbar
Reduced Planck constant
J·s

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