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The more general uncertainty principle, regarding Fourier transforms

Why it was recommended

The clearest, most intuitive explanation of the Fourier Uncertainty Principle that I have come across is by Grant Sanderson of 3Blue1Brown.

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What it covers

3Blue1Brown shows how the uncertainty principle arises from Fourier transforms. A wave packet cannot be narrow in both position and frequency, so the principle is a. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel
3Blue1Brown
Length
18 min 7 sec
Year
2018
Open on YouTube

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