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Loren Booda
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Does quantum measurement uncertainty result from observer, object or both?
Loren Booda said:Thank you for responding, vanesch. What probabilistic interpretations are expressed in terms of the observer alone, though?
If only Heisenberg's term Unschärfe were correctly translated into FUZZINESS instead of incorrectly into "uncertainty". :grumpy: The stability of atoms (and everything made of atoms) rests on the objective fuzziness of their internal relative positions and momenta, not on our uncertainty about the exact values of these quantities.Loren Booda said:Does quantum measurement uncertainty result from observer, object or both?
Measurement uncertainty refers to the potential error or variability in a measurement due to limitations of the measurement process or instrument.
Measurement uncertainty is important because it provides a measure of the reliability and accuracy of a measurement. It allows scientists to understand the potential errors and limitations in their data and make informed decisions about the validity of their results.
The sources of measurement uncertainty can include the quality of the instrument, environmental factors, human error, and the inherent variability of the measured quantity.
Measurement uncertainty is typically calculated using statistical methods, such as standard deviation or confidence intervals. It involves analyzing the potential sources of error and determining their impact on the measurement.
Measurement uncertainty can be reduced by using high-quality instruments, controlling environmental factors, minimizing human error, and conducting multiple measurements to increase precision.