How Luminiferous Aether Led to Relativity

The video explores the historical concept of the luminiferous ether, its role in 19th-century physics, and the groundbreaking Michelson-Morley experiment that challenged its existence. This null result paved the way for Einstein's theory of relativity, transforming our understanding of space-time. The ether's legacy persists in modern physics as a conceptual framework for quantum fields and gravitational theory.

What was the significance of Thomas Young's double slit experiment in the context of light as a wave?

Explain the concept of Galilean relativity and its relation to the ether.

What were the main findings of the Michelson-Morley experiment?

Discuss the legacy of Albert Michelson in the context of modern physics.