Edward W. Morley
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For the Australian politician, see Edward Morley (politician).
Edward Williams Morley (January 29, 1838 – February 24, 1923) was an American scientist known for his precise and accurate measurement of the atomic weight of oxygen, and for the Michelson–Morley experiment.
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Edward W. Morley | |
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Born | (1838-01-29)January 29, 1838 |
Died | February 24, 1923(1923-02-24) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Williams College |
Known for | Michelson–Morley experiment Fine structure |
Spouse |
Imbella A. Birdsall
(m. 1888; died 1922) |
Awards | Elliott Cresson Medal (1912) Davy Medal (1907) Willard Gibbs Award (1917) |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | Western Reserve College Western Reserve University |
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