Any database of results for the Michelson-Morley Experiment

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The discussion centers on the absence of a centralized database for the Michelson-Morley Experiment results. Participants recommend referring to the "FAQ: Experimental basis of Special Relativity," which includes a curated list of significant experimental results. Specifically, users should focus on the papers listed in section 3 and explore the references within those papers. Section 10 of the FAQ is also highlighted as a valuable resource for further information.

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Hello,
I would be interested in a collection of experimental data for the Michelson-Morley Experiment .
I would like to see if there would be many data available, and if a statistical analysis could be of some fun.

Would you know some compilation of data?

Thanks,

Michel
 
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There is no single database. However, we have a sticky thread on "FAQ: Experimental basis of Special Relativity" that links to a list of some of the most important experimental results; start with the papers mentioned in section 3, and also look at any relevant papers they in turn reference. Pay attention to section 10 as well.

http://www.edu-observatory.org/physics-faq/Relativity/SR/experiments.html
 

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