The Ether of Space

""The Ether of Space"" is a scientific work written by Sir Oliver Lodge, a renowned physicist and philosopher of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores the concept of the ether, a hypothetical substance that was once believed to fill the entire universe and serve as the medium through which light and other electromagnetic waves traveled. Lodge delves into the history of the ether theory, tracing its origins back to ancient Greek philosophy and following its development through the work of luminaries such as Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein. He discusses the various experiments that were conducted in an attempt to detect the ether, and the controversies that arose as a result of conflicting results. In addition to the scientific aspects of the ether theory, Lodge also explores its philosophical implications. He argues that the ether represents a fundamental unity underlying all physical phenomena, and that it provides a bridge between the material world and the spiritual realm. Overall, ""The Ether of Space"" is a fascinating exploration of a concept that was once central to scientific thought, but has since fallen out of favor. Lodge's insights into the ether theory and its significance make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy.1909. Lodge, a physicist and writer, was involved in the development of the wireless telegraph. He coined the term coherer and gained the syntonic (or tuning) patent from the United States Patent Office. More controversially, he was a longtime researcher into psychic phenomena and a dedicated believer in Spiritualism. After 1900 he became prominent in psychical research, believing strongly in the possibility of communicating with the dead. After he lost his son Raymond during WW1 he was convinced to have established contact with him through a medium. The investigation of the nature and properties of the Ether of Space was the most fascinating branch of Physics for Lodge. He presents his findings in this volume. Contents: The Luminiferous Ether and the Modern Theory of Light. The Interstellar Ether as a Connecting Medium; Influence of Motion on Various Phenomena; Experiments on the Ether; Special Experiment on Ethereal Viscosity; Ethereal Density; Further Explanations Concerning the Density and Energy of the Ether; Ether and Matter; Strength of the Ether; and General Theory of Aberration. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.