Incompatible observables

Incompatible observables

Two observables (values that can be measured), in quantum mechanics are incompatible if the commutator of the two observables does not evaluate as zero. This forms a basis for Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Also see Canonical commutation relation and Conjugate variables

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