Experiments for time-energy uncertainty relation

In summary, there are several experiments that provide evidence for the time-energy uncertainty relation, such as the Mossbauer Effect experiments and the Pound Rebka experiment at Harvard. These experiments demonstrate the relationship between energy spread and the decay of an unstable state. Additionally, the Mossbauer Experiment must be conducted at a constant elevation to eliminate the effects of gravity.
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random3f
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Are there experiments which you can claim that they are the evidence of the time-energy uncertainty relation?
Or can you write which experiments can be directly related to this uncertainty relation?
i.e A beta decay or a strange effect in (quantum) optics... everything you have in mind!

Thank you very much.
 
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random3f said:
Are there experiments which you can claim that they are the evidence of the time-energy uncertainty relation?
I would have thought this sort of thing falls under the heading of how energy
spread observed from in the decay of an unstable state is related
to the lifetime of the state.
 
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strangerep said:
I would have thought this sort of thing falls under the heading of how energy spread [is] observed from in the decay of an unstable state is related
to the lifetime of the state.
I agree. Mossbauuer Effect experiments (Pound Rebka at Harvard) are a good example
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound–Rebka_experiment

[Actually need to do Mossbauer Experiment at constant elevation to remove gravity's effect]

Bob S
 

1. What is the time-energy uncertainty relation?

The time-energy uncertainty relation is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics that states that it is impossible to simultaneously know the exact values of both the energy and the time of a quantum system. This means that the more precisely we know the energy of a particle, the less precisely we can know its time, and vice versa.

2. How is the time-energy uncertainty relation related to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle?

The time-energy uncertainty relation is a specific case of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, which states that there is a fundamental limit to how precisely we can know certain pairs of physical properties of a quantum system, such as position and momentum, or energy and time.

3. Can the time-energy uncertainty relation be violated?

No, the time-energy uncertainty relation is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics and has been experimentally verified countless times. It is a consequence of the wave-particle duality of quantum systems and cannot be violated.

4. How do scientists conduct experiments to demonstrate the time-energy uncertainty relation?

Scientists use a variety of experimental techniques to demonstrate the time-energy uncertainty relation. One common method is to use a device called a quantum clock, which allows for precise measurements of time and energy. Other methods involve measuring the energy of a particle at different times and observing the resulting uncertainty in the measurement.

5. What are the practical applications of the time-energy uncertainty relation?

The time-energy uncertainty relation has numerous practical applications in technology, such as in atomic clocks and quantum computing. It also plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of subatomic particles and is essential for accurately describing and predicting quantum systems.

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