Energy-time Uncertainty principle

In summary, the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics that states the product of the uncertainty in energy and time is always greater than or equal to a specific value, known as Planck's constant divided by 4π. It is a specific case of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle and sets a fundamental limit on the precision of measuring energy and time. The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle challenges our classical understanding of the universe and cannot be violated.
  • #1
dev70
58
0
hi pf, i am so confused with this energy time uncertainty principle. Somewhere i find that this means law of conservation of energy can be violated for a while and somewhere i find this still being a mystery? please help me out.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
There is no violation and there are numerous threads on this subject. Do a bit of a search.
 

Related to Energy-time Uncertainty principle

1. What is the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle?

The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics that states that the product of the uncertainty in energy and the uncertainty in time is always greater than or equal to a specific value, known as Planck's constant divided by 4π.

2. How does the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle relate to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle?

The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle is a specific case of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, which states that the product of the uncertainty in position and the uncertainty in momentum is always greater than or equal to Planck's constant divided by 4π. The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle focuses specifically on the uncertainty in energy and time.

3. Why is the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle important?

The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle is important because it sets a fundamental limit on the precision with which we can measure energy and time. It also has significant implications for the behavior of particles on a quantum level and plays a crucial role in many areas of physics, such as quantum mechanics and quantum field theory.

4. How does the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle affect our understanding of the universe?

The Energy-time Uncertainty Principle challenges our classical understanding of the universe by showing that on a quantum level, there are fundamental limits to our ability to measure and predict certain quantities. It also highlights the inherently probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics and the interconnectedness of different physical quantities.

5. Can the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle be violated?

No, the Energy-time Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics and has been experimentally confirmed countless times. It is a fundamental limitation on our ability to measure and predict certain quantities and cannot be violated.

Similar threads

Replies
1
Views
836
Replies
2
Views
451
Replies
13
Views
1K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
17
Views
1K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
6
Views
1K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
3
Views
822
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
12
Views
716
Replies
10
Views
1K
Replies
8
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
1K
Back
Top