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How does it come about that alongside of the idea of ponderable matter, which is derived by abstraction from everyday life, the physicists set the idea of existence of another kind of matter, the ether? The explanation is probably to be sought in those phenomena which have given rise to the theory of action at a distance, and in the properties of light which have led to the undulatory theory. Let us devote a little while to the consideration of these two subjects.

Outside of physics we know nothing of action at a distance.

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Albert Einstein; (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist. He developed the general theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). Einstein's work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. Einstein is best known in popular culture for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2 (which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation"). He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his "services to theoretical physics", in particular his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, a pivotal step in the evolution of quantum theory. Near the beginning of his career, Einstein thought that Newtonian mechanics was no longer enough to reconcile the laws of classical mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field. This led to the development of his special theory of relativity. He realized, however, that the principle of relativity could also be extended to gravitational fields, and with his subsequent theory of gravitation in 1916, he published a paper on general relativity. He continued to deal with problems of statistical mechanics and quantum theory, which led to his explanations of particle theory and the motion of molecules. He also investigated the thermal properties of light which laid the foundation of the photon theory of light. In 1917, Einstein applied the general theory of relativity to model the large-scale structure of the universe. He was visiting the United States when Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 and, being Jewish, did not go back to Germany, where he had been a professor at the Berlin Academy of Sciences. He settled in the U.S., becoming an American citizen in 1940. On the eve of World War II, he endorsed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt alerting him to the potential development of "extremely powerful bombs of a new type" and recommending that the U.S. begin similar research. This eventually led to what would become the Manhattan Project. Einstein supported defending the Allied forces, but largely denounced the idea of using the newly discovered nuclear fission as a weapon. Later, with the British philosopher Bertrand Russell, Einstein signed the Russell–Einstein Manifesto, which highlighted the danger of nuclear weapons. Einstein was affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, until his death in 1955.

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  • ÉditeurForgotten Books
  • Date d'édition2019
  • ISBN 10 1330258568
  • ISBN 13 9781330258569
  • ReliureBroché
  • Langueanglais
  • Nombre de pages74
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intriguing history of the concept of "ether," a hypothetical medium once thought to permeate all of space. The author explores how the idea of ether arose from the scientific quest to understand the nature of forces, specifically those operating at a distance, such as gravity. The author traces the evolution of the ether concept from Newton's theory of gravitation to the development of the electromagnetic theory by Maxwell and Lorentz. The book then highlights the pivotal shift brought about by Einstein's theory of relativity, which challenged the very existence of ether as a physical entity. The author delves into the profound implications of Einstein's insights on the nature of space and time. He explores how relativity led to a fundamental re-evaluation of the relationship between geometry and experience, questioning the long-held belief that Euclidean geometry was the only accurate description of the universe. The author thoughtfully examines the implications of these ideas for understanding the structure of the universe, both on a local and cosmic scale. Ultimately, the book reveals how the concept of ether has served as a vital, if sometimes elusive, thread in the tapestry of scientific understanding, continually shaping our comprehension of the universe's fundamental nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330258569_0

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