Design an expiriement/lab/activity related to Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

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This discussion focuses on designing an experiment related to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (HUP), particularly emphasizing its implications at the quantum level. The primary suggestion involves utilizing the double slit experiment as a foundational demonstration of HUP. Additionally, participants propose conducting an experiment to measure two conjugate variables, such as position and momentum, of an object in rapid circular motion to illustrate the principle's effects. The conversation highlights the inherent limitations in measuring these variables with precision, reinforcing the fundamental nature of HUP.

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  • Understanding of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics concepts
  • Knowledge of the double slit experiment
  • Basic principles of motion, particularly circular motion
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  • Research the double slit experiment and its relation to quantum mechanics
  • Explore experimental setups for measuring position and momentum
  • Investigate the implications of HUP in various quantum systems
  • Learn about advanced motion analysis techniques for high-speed objects
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Students, educators, and researchers in physics, particularly those interested in quantum mechanics and experimental design related to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.

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Any guidance towards designing an expiriement/lab/activity related to Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle?

It doesn't have to be complex or anything, just something at least related to the HUP.

I can't think of anything, my understanding is that this principle only really applies at the quantum level. Any help, suggestions desperately needed, this is due tomorrow and google has been no help what-so-ever.

As far as i understand the main demonstration is it's application in the double slit experiment.
 
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Well the other part of HUB "states that the values of certain pairs of conjugate variables (position and momentum, or time and energy, for instance) cannot both be known with arbitrary precision. That is, the more precisely you know one value, the less precisely you know the other. This is not a statement about the limitations of a researcher's ability to measure particular quantities of a system, but rather about the nature of the system itself."

So like do an expirement where you try to determine two variables of an object that's in very fast motion. Like mayby circular motion?
 

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