Varieties of Measurement Uncertainty

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Oleksandr Vasilevskyi, Michael Arthur Cullinan
DOI: 10.1201/9781003742708-2
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Abstract

This chapter examines the existing varieties of measurement uncertainty, including instrumental, methodological, and subjective uncertainties. It describes the fundamental principles of Heisenberg uncertainty, superposition, complementarity, and the uncertainty relations. The chapter also introduces the criterion for the negligibility of measurement uncertainty.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation Quantum Mechanics and Applications Quantum Information and Cryptography

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
27–36
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter