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Birth
Heisenberg was born in, Würzburg, Germany. -
Quantum Theoretical Reinterpretation of Kinematic and Mechanical Relations
This paper of Heisenberg's was the beginning to his theory of quantum mechanics. He wrote this paper after seeing the need for a more inclusive quantum model. Heisenberg believed that scientists should avoid creating a picture of the inside of an atom; Instead, they should only use quantities that are observable as a part of their theories. (Heisenberg 1925) Heisenberg, W. Z. Physik (1925) 33: 879. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01328377 -
Quantum Mechanics Natural Sciences
A competing theory was published by Erwin Schrödingerto; Schrödingerto assumed that the electrons constantly evolved in space and time. In response to this, Heisenberg published paper comparing the two theories; He concluded that Schrödingerto theory couldn't be maintained, but saw that his Theory was lacking the clearness that Schrödingerto had. (Heisenberg 1926) Heisenberg W. Quantenmechanik Die Naturwissenschaften. (1926) 14: 989-994 -
Quantum Theoretical Kinematics and Mechanics
Heisenberg's goal was to show that his matrix mechanics theory had the same clarity as wave length theory. Heisenberg laid out one of his most well known theories of uncertainty principle which stated that the momentum and the position of a particle cannot be accurately at the same time. (Heisenberg; Orzel)
Heisenberg, W. Z. Physik (1927) 43: 172. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01397280
Orzel, C. 'What is the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle' (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQKELOE9eY4 -
The Physical Principles of Quantum Theory
During these lectures, Heisenberg went further into detail on how if the momentum of an electron is accurately measured, then it's position will be measured inaccurately due to the momentum change during the position measurement. (Heisenberg) Heisenberg, W. Z. Physik (1930) 65: 4-13 -
Death
Heisenberg died at the age of 74 in, Munich, West Germany.