Heisenberg uncertainty principle

noun Physics.

uncertainty principle.

Origin of Heisenberg uncertainty principle

First recorded in 1965–70; named after W. K. Heisenberg

British Dictionary definitions for heisenberg uncertainty principle

Heisenberg uncertainty principle
/ (ˈhaɪzənˌbɜːɡ) /

noun

a more formal name for uncertainty principle

Cultural definitions for heisenberg uncertainty principle

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

See uncertainty principle.