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Does it have any validity?
Does it have any validity?
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It's called "Michelson– Morley experiment: A misconceived & misinterpreted experiment", from the Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 4 No. 10, Oct 2011bcrowell said:The link didn't work for me. Can you give us a journal reference, with author, volume, etc.? Is the paper on arxiv.org?
A thorough review of the Michelson–Morley experiment reveals that the experiment had been not only misinterpreted but also misconceived. Under the theory & methodology adopted by Michelson & Morley the reasons of misconception and misinterpretation have been found to be: 1. Doppler Effect of light was not taken into account and 2. The motion of the solar system was not also taken into account. Since this experiment formed the basis of misinterpretation of absence of luminiferous ether in the space and as the consequence of absence of luminiferous ether the concept of length contraction in the direction of motion, theories of relativity, space–time concept and big bang theory were adopted. The basis of all these theories and concepts is challenged. The present article is the detailed and corrected version of the article ‘Ultimate Proof of Energy Theory of Matter & Cosmology’ Mohammad Shafiq Khan (2010a) necessitated by the article ‘Foundation of Theory of Everything; Non-living & Living Things’ Mohammad Shafiq Khan (2010b). This article finally explains the Michelson-Morley experiment.
The Michelson-Morley experiment was a scientific experiment conducted in 1887 by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley to measure the relative motion of the Earth through the hypothetical medium of the luminiferous aether, which was believed to be the medium through which light waves traveled. The experiment aimed to detect the difference in the speed of light in different directions, which would provide evidence for the existence of the aether.
The results of the Michelson-Morley experiment showed that there was no measurable difference in the speed of light in different directions, indicating that the Earth was not moving through the aether. This was contrary to the prevailing belief at the time and challenged the concept of the aether as the medium for light waves.
The Michelson-Morley experiment was significant because it provided evidence against the existence of the aether, which was a widely accepted concept in the scientific community at the time. This experiment paved the way for the development of Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space and time.
Yes, there were criticisms of the Michelson-Morley experiment, mainly regarding the accuracy of the equipment used and the potential sources of error in the setup. However, subsequent experiments and advancements in technology have confirmed the results of the Michelson-Morley experiment.
Yes, the Michelson-Morley experiment is still considered to be a groundbreaking and influential experiment in the history of physics. While our understanding of space and time has evolved since then, the results of the Michelson-Morley experiment still hold true and have been replicated in numerous subsequent experiments. It continues to be a significant experiment in the study of the nature of light and the concept of aether.