A.A. Michelson: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Albert Abraham Michelson |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1852 • Poland |
| Died | May 9, 1931 (aged 78) • Pasadena • California |
| Awards And Honors | Hall of Fame (1970) • Copley Medal (1907) • Nobel Prize (1907) |
| Subjects Of Study | Michelson–Morley experiment • spectroscopy • speed of light • Michelson interferometer |
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