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{{Equation box|equation=<math>\sigma_{x}\sigma_{p} \geq \frac{\hbar}{2}</math>}} | {{Equation box|equation=<math>\sigma_{x}\sigma_{p} \geq \frac{\hbar}{2}</math>}} | ||
This explains that the products of standard deviations of the position <math>\sigma_{x}</math> and momentum <math>\sigma_{p}</math> cannot be small at the same time. If the standard deviation of position is small, then it is apparent that the position of the particle is known with high precision. And by the fundamental nature of the particles, the standard deviation of the momentum should now be higher enough that the product of the two should be greater than <math>\frac{\hbar}{2}</math>, where <math>\hbar</math> is the reduced [[Planck's constant]]. | This explains that the products of standard deviations of the position <math>\sigma_{x}</math> and momentum <math>\sigma_{p}</math> cannot be small at the same time. If the standard deviation of position is small, then it is apparent that the position of the particle is known with high precision. And by the fundamental nature of the particles, the standard deviation of the momentum should now be higher enough that the product of the two should be greater than <math>\frac{\hbar}{2}</math>, where <math>\hbar</math> is the reduced [[Planck's constant]]. | ||
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