The Michelson-Morley experiment (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards
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Purpose of Michelson-Morley Experiment
Purpose of Michelson-Morley Experiment
Test absolute motion & ether existence
The ether (19th century concept)
The ether (19th century concept)
Hypothesized medium permeating universe for light travel
M-M experiment goal
M-M experiment goal
Measure Earth's absolute speed through ether
M-M apparatus name
M-M apparatus name
Interferometer
Beam splitter
Beam splitter
Partially reflective surface dividing light into 2 beams
M-M predicted result from 90° rotation
M-M predicted result from 90° rotation
Shift in interference pattern
Actual M-M result
Actual M-M result
No shift in interference pattern
M-M conclusion about ether
M-M conclusion about ether
Ether does not exist
Speed of light (M-M finding)
Speed of light (M-M finding)
Invariant in free space
Theory supported by M-M results
Theory supported by M-M results
Einstein's special relativity