What Happened to Heisenberg's Constant in Planck Units?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the expression of energy in Planck units and how the Planck mass can be written in terms of h-bar and C. It is noted that h-bar and C can be transformed away by using suitable dimensions, such as light years for distance and years for time. However, the concept of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle cannot be simply transformed away and is still present in terms of momentum.
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I'm very confused. Energy can be expressed as:

h.C/wavelength

So, in Planck units, the energy of the plank mass could be written

h-bar.C/Lp

h-bar is in units of m^2 S ^-1 and C is in m s^-1
In plank units h-bar=Lp^2 Tp^-1 and C=Lp/Tp
So h-bar.c/Lp=Lp^2. T^-1.Lp.T^-1.Lp^-1 = C^2

Giving energy for plank mass = C^2 and mass = 1

Where did Henisenberg’s constant go? How can it be lost by selecting a different form of notation?
 
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Any constant with diumension can be transformed away by using suitable dimensions. For instance, if light years are used for distance and years for time,
c disappears.
 
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Meir Achuz said:
Any constant with diumension can be transformed away by using suitable dimensions. For instance, if light years are used for distance and years for time,
c disappears.
But surely we can't just "transform away" something like Heisenberg Uncertainty. I'm still missing something incredibly simple here.
 
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The HUP comes from Fourier analysis where \Delta k \Delta x>1/2.
It is only when you want to talk in terms of momentum rather than k that hbar
enters.
 

1. What is Heisenberg's constant and why is it important in science?

Heisenberg's constant, also known as the uncertainty principle, is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that states that the more precisely the position of a particle is known, the less precisely its momentum can be known. This principle is important because it places limitations on what can be known about the behavior of particles at the subatomic level.

2. How is Heisenberg's constant used in scientific research?

Heisenberg's constant is used in calculations to determine the uncertainties in measurements of particle properties. It is also used in the development of quantum theories and in understanding the behavior of particles in experiments.

3. What happens if Heisenberg's constant is lost or changed?

If Heisenberg's constant is lost or changed, it would fundamentally alter our understanding of quantum mechanics and the behavior of particles at the subatomic level. It could also have implications for technological advancements that rely on quantum mechanics, such as quantum computing.

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No, Heisenberg's constant is a fundamental constant of nature and cannot be lost or changed. It is a fundamental part of our understanding of quantum mechanics and plays a crucial role in scientific research and technological advancements.

5. Are there any theories or experiments that challenge Heisenberg's constant?

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