How Luminiferous Aether Led to Relativity

How Luminiferous Aether Led to Relativity

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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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.

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