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The Persistence of Ether.

Authors :
Wilczek, Frank
Source :
Physics Today. Jan99, Vol. 52 Issue 1, p11. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents information on ethers and discusses its role in fundamental physics. Debates on the ether concept among ancient Greeks; Theory of Michael Faraday on electric and magnetic fields; Details on relativity theory of Albert Einstein; Evolution of the theory of magnetic field; Development of the quantum theory.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ETHERS
*HISTORY of physics
*ELECTRIC fields
*MAGNETIC fields
*RELATIVITY (Physics)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00319228
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1514431
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.882562
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