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Historical aspect of wave theory of light
Huygens thought light as a wave. Wave is a propagation of physical disturbance. We now know that light is electromagnetic field. Electric and magnetic field fluctuates here. What Huygens really ...
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The notion called aether
I am trying to learn relativity theory and going through an introductory text on special relativity. I stumbled on the Michelson-Morley experiment. The book claims (accounts) that the result of this ...
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What were the intention/conclusions for Michelson-Morley experiment?
Which of the following were the intentions of M&M?
to disprove the existence of aether.
to show that the aether has no effect on matter and energy and therefore is as good as non-existent.
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Is it correct to say that electromagnetic waves does not require a medium?
I can conceive of a particle existing in empty spacetime, but not a wave. A wave appears to me at least, to insist upon a medium for its very definition.
I understand that the 19C physicists ...
