Relativity, Theory of1889
FitzGerald proposes length contraction as a way to explain the null result of ether drift experiments
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Historical person
George Francis FitzGerald Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Francis FitzGerald, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Ireland.
1 records1889–18891 events1 places
Chronological biography
1889
Titles and roles
Physicist
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