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honolulu_boy
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Hello,
I would like to know what are the differents methods to measure the speed of the light.
Thanks
I would like to know what are the differents methods to measure the speed of the light.
Thanks
zhermes said:Probably crystals, counting the number of vibrations.
honolulu_boy said:Well I have a problem to understand how Fizeau made his measurements ! What were his tools to measure time ?
honolulu_boy said:I don't understand why there is always so few indications on experimental setup in Physic
Good catch Geezer, my apologies---I was thinking about something entirely different. Fizeau's apparatus doesn't need to measure the time explicitly, it drops out of the equations. My bad.Geezer said:Didn't Fizeau use some spinning wheel with holes in it?
e.chaniotakis said:well, if you check my registration date you will see that it is roughly a week. Since then, I have been scrolling down all forums to find topics that interest me the most. Therefore, despite the time that has passed since the last post I wanted to comment.
e.chaniotakis said:I was not aware of this policy! Thank you for mentioning it to me. From now and on it will be done this way.
The speed of light was first measured in 1676 by Danish astronomer Ole Rømer. He did this by observing the eclipses of Jupiter's moon, Io, and noting the discrepancies in the timing of the eclipses as Earth moved closer to or farther away from Jupiter in its orbit around the Sun.
The most accurate method for measuring the speed of light is using a laser interferometer. This method involves splitting a laser beam into two paths and then recombining them to create interference patterns, allowing for precise measurement of the speed of light.
The speed of light is affected by the medium through which it is traveling. In a vacuum, the speed of light is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second. In other mediums, such as air, water, or glass, the speed of light can be slower or faster depending on the density and refractive index of the medium.
According to Einstein's theory of relativity, the speed of light is the maximum speed at which all matter and information in the universe can travel. Therefore, it is currently believed that the speed of light cannot be exceeded.
Since Rømer's initial measurement, the speed of light has been measured using various methods and technologies, including rotating mirrors, Fizeau's toothed wheel, and modern-day lasers and interferometers. With advancements in technology, the accuracy of these measurements has greatly improved, allowing for a more precise understanding of the speed of light.