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.”
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.
Accept and explore duality.
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When to use this quote
- teaching
- research
- public outreach
- science communication
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Questions to Reflect On
- How does duality affect modern technology?
- Can we reconcile particle and wave views?
The duality can be context‑dependent, leading to misinterpretation if oversimplified.