We wish to measure simultaneously the wavelength and position of a photon. Assume that the wavelength measurement gives 60.0 nm with an accuracy of 105 (i.e., Aλ/λ=106), what is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the photon?

We wish to measure simultaneously the wavelength and position of a photon. Assume that the wavelength measurement gives 60.0 nm with an accuracy of 105 (i.e., Aλ/λ=106), what is the minimum uncertainty in the position of the photon?

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