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Characteristics Quote by Werner Heisenberg

“Whether we electrons, light quanta, benzol molecules, or stones, we shall always come up against these two characteristics, the corpuscular and the undular.” quote by Werner Heisenberg
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“Whether we electrons, light quanta, benzol molecules, or stones, we shall always come up against these two characteristics, the corpuscular and the undular.”

Werner Heisenberg

About This Quote

Source Lecture: Early 20th Century Physics, 1925

The quote highlights the dual nature of matter and light, exhibiting both particle-like and wave-like properties.

In simple terms: Matter and light act as particles and waves.

Key Takeaway

Accept and explore duality.

Themes

physics philosophy duality science paradigm

Mood

curious thoughtful

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • teaching
  • research
  • public outreach
  • science communication

Key Concepts

wave‑particle duality quantum mechanics classical physics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does duality affect modern technology?
  • Can we reconcile particle and wave views?
A Different Perspective

The duality can be context‑dependent, leading to misinterpretation if oversimplified.

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