The Life and Contributions of Felix Ehrenhaft

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Felix Ehrenhaft is known for his discovery of photophoresis, a phenomenon where particles move in response to light, and his research on sub-atomic particles, which contributed to the understanding of particle physics. His work is significant but often overshadowed by more prominent figures in physics, making it challenging to find accessible resources. The discussion emphasizes the importance of selecting a research topic with ample information available for a high school project. While Ehrenhaft's contributions are noteworthy, some suggest considering more mainstream physicists for better research outcomes. Ultimately, understanding Ehrenhaft's work can provide valuable insights into early 20th-century physics.
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Hello everyone!

I am a high school student in Physics and I have to do a project on physicist Felix Ehrenhaft. I am having trouble understanding his contributions to physics. Could someone please explain Photophoresis (he is credited to have discovered it) and his work on sub-atomic particles to me? In layman's terms please!
 
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Hi and welcome.
What was it about him that made you chose him as a subject for a project? It is usually a good ploy to go for a topic that's rich in understandable sources. You basically need good marks and, doing it the hard way doesn't often earn extra brownie points. I'm just giving you the (boring) advice of someone who's been there with numerous students and seen what pays off best per hour of effort.

This is supposed to be a research project, based on what you (and not someone else) could find out about a subject. There are plenty of famous names who did more mainstream stuff - and didn't manage to have a feud with Albert Einstein. Go for anyone else (Except Nicola Tesla lol).
 

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