The Ether of Space

""The Ether of Space"" is a scientific work by Sir Oliver Lodge, a British physicist and writer, first published in 1909. In this book, Lodge discusses the concept of ether, a hypothetical substance that was once believed to fill all of space and serve as a medium for the propagation of electromagnetic waves, including light. Lodge explores the history of the ether theory, from its earliest origins to its eventual downfall with the development of Einstein's theory of relativity. He also delves into the scientific experiments and observations that were used to support or refute the existence of ether, as well as the philosophical implications of the ether theory for our understanding of the universe. Overall, ""The Ether of Space"" is a fascinating exploration of a key concept in the history of physics and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of scientific thought.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.