Join us for a deep dive into one of physics' most pivotal experiments: The Michelson-Morley experiment.

In the late 19th century, scientists sought to detect Earth's motion through an invisible "luminiferous ether" using the Michelson-Morley interferometer. Their meticulous experiment yielded a null result. They found no significant displacement of light, profoundly demonstrating the power of nothing – the monumental success of a negative scientific finding. This absence of an ether wind challenged established theories and laid crucial groundwork for Einstein's theory of relativity, fundamentally altering our understanding of space and time.Disclaimer: This podcast description was generated by an AI.

You can find the original paper that inspired this discussion here: https://history.aip.org/exhibits/gap/PDF/michelson.pdf