Discovery of Probability
Announces his theory of probability
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Werner Heisenberg Biography and Timeline
Follow Werner Heisenberg through 9 dated historical records for Germany.
Werner Heisenberg, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1927–1942Years on this page
1927
Leipzig Professorship
Becomes professor at Leipzig University and director of the Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Role range: 1927-1942
1928
Quantum Theory Research
Develops applications of quantum mechanics to atomic, molecular and solid-state physics in Leipzig.
Role range: 1927-1942
1932
Nobel Prize Awarded
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physics while serving as professor at Leipzig University.
Role range: 1927-1942
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Physics for creating quantum mechanics and applying the theory to the allotropic forms of hydrogen.
Proton-Neutron Nuclear Model
Develops a nuclear model treating protons and neutrons as the principal constituents of atomic nuclei.
Quantum Mechanics Recognition
His Leipzig institute gains international prominence after his Nobel recognition for quantum mechanics.
Role range: 1927-1942
1935
Nuclear Physics Research
Continues nuclear and quantum research at Leipzig with students from several countries.
Role range: 1927-1942
1942
Departure from Leipzig
Leaves Leipzig to become director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics in Berlin.
Role range: 1927-1942
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