Heisenberg Energy-Time Uncertainty
ΔE_min = hbar / (2·Δt)
What it says
Computes the minimum energy uncertainty allowed for a state that persists for a time interval Δt, using the reduced Planck constant hbar = 1.054571817e-34 J·s.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
ΔE_min | Minimum energy uncertainty (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
Δt | Time interval (s) | T |
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