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Werner Heisenberg is born
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Werner Heisenberg's Life
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Enrolls at University of Munich
Studied theoretical physics under Arnold Sommerfeld -
Introduced to Neils Bohr
Having shown a great deal of aptitude for his field of study, Heisenberg was introduced to Neils Bohr by his professor. This meeting helps inspire Heisenberg to continue his scientific career. -
Receives Doctorate
After 3 years of studying in Munich, Heisenberg graduates and earned his Ph.D -
Completes Habilitation
After becoming the assistant to Max Born, Eisenberg moved on to complete his habilitation* a very impressive feat to have accomplished by the age of 23. *A qualification required in order to conduct self-contained university teaching found in various countries, but not the US -
Published Über quantentheoretische Umdeutung kinematischer und mechanischer Beziehungen
Translated to quantum theoretical re-interpretation of kinematic and mechanical relations this paper created the foundation of quantum physics and led to the establishment of Matrix equations. “Über Quantentheoretische Umdeutung Kinematischer Und Mechanischer Beziehungen.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 May 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Cber_quantentheoretische_Umdeutung_kinematischer_und_mechanischer_Beziehungen#cite_note-1. Accessed 23 May 2020. -
Creates Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
The uncertainty principle is a fundamental rule of quantum mechanics that states that when measuring particles we can only know either the location or the speed and never both. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQKELOE9eY4 -
Winning A Nobel Prize
Under the citation, "for the creation of quantum mechanics, the application of which has, inter alia, led to the discovery of the allotropic forms of hydrogen." Werner Heisenberg was nominated this prestigious award. Though initially met with stern opposition, even from the likes of Einstein, his publications and Uncertainty Principle ushered in a new era of quantum physics. The award was not given until 1933. -
Heisenberg remains in Germany for World War II and works for the Nazis
This is what sparked much of the controversy around Werner -
Werner Marries Elisabeth Schumacher
Together they would go on to have 7 kids. -
Captured and spent a year in British prison
Under the name, "Operation Epsilom" Heisenberg and nine other scientists were captured by the Allied Forces and were specifically targeted for working on Nazi nuclear research. They were placed together in a bugged facility to see how close the Nazi party was to creating nukes. -
Released from prison and focuses on reconnecting W. Germany with international science community
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Assists with the founding of CERN
The famous European nuclear research team. -
Becomes associated with the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Annual scientific conferences held in Lindau, Bavaria, Germany, that started in 1951. -
Commences nuclear research for civilian usage and becomes an advocate against military use of nuclear weapons
Helps create the first nuclear power plant in Germany. -
Signs Mainau Declaration
This document urges all governments to never use nuclear weapons -
Dies at 74 from Cancer
