Trouton–Noble experiment
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The Trouton–Noble experiment was an early 20th-century test of the luminiferous aether that searched for a torque on a charged capacitor in motion and, by finding no such effect, provided support for the emerging theory of special relativity.
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| Trouton–Noble experiment canonical | 7 |
| Trouton and Noble experiment | 1 |
| Trouton–Noble paradox | 1 |
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Target entity: Trouton–Noble experiment Context triple: [Michelson–Morley experiment, relatedTo, Trouton–Noble experiment]
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Michelson–Morley experiment
The Michelson–Morley experiment was a landmark 1887 physics experiment that attempted to detect the Earth's motion through the hypothesized luminiferous aether and whose null result helped pave the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity.
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Kennedy–Thorndike experiment
The Kennedy–Thorndike experiment is a classic test of special relativity that examined the constancy of the speed of light using an interferometer with unequal arm lengths and varying laboratory velocity.
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On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies
"On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that introduced the special theory of relativity, fundamentally redefining concepts of space, time, and motion in physics.
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J. J. Thomson
J. J. Thomson was a British physicist best known for discovering the electron and proposing the "plum pudding" model of the atom.
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Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?
"Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that first articulated the mass–energy equivalence principle, commonly expressed as E = mc².
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Trouton–Noble experiment Target entity description: The Trouton–Noble experiment was an early 20th-century test of the luminiferous aether that searched for a torque on a charged capacitor in motion and, by finding no such effect, provided support for the emerging theory of special relativity.
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A.
Michelson–Morley experiment
The Michelson–Morley experiment was a landmark 1887 physics experiment that attempted to detect the Earth's motion through the hypothesized luminiferous aether and whose null result helped pave the way for Einstein's theory of special relativity.
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B.
Kennedy–Thorndike experiment
The Kennedy–Thorndike experiment is a classic test of special relativity that examined the constancy of the speed of light using an interferometer with unequal arm lengths and varying laboratory velocity.
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C.
On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies
"On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that introduced the special theory of relativity, fundamentally redefining concepts of space, time, and motion in physics.
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D.
J. J. Thomson
J. J. Thomson was a British physicist best known for discovering the electron and proposing the "plum pudding" model of the atom.
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E.
Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?
"Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that first articulated the mass–energy equivalence principle, commonly expressed as E = mc².
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aether-drift experiment
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physics experiment ⓘ test of special relativity ⓘ |
| addressedProblem |
compatibility of electromagnetism with Galilean relativity
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existence of absolute rest frame ⓘ |
| aimedToDetect | torque on a moving charged capacitor ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Trouton–Noble experiment
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surface form:
Trouton and Noble experiment
|
| assumedFrame | aether rest frame ⓘ |
| category |
historical experiments in relativity
ⓘ
tests of Lorentz invariance ⓘ |
| conclusion |
no evidence for motion through luminiferous aether
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result consistent with special relativity ⓘ |
| contradictsTheory | simple stationary aether models ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era | pre-World War I physics ⓘ |
| expectedResultUnderAetherTheory | non-zero torque on the capacitor when in uniform motion through aether ⓘ |
| field |
electromagnetism
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relativity ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early empirical support for Einstein’s special relativity
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helped undermine the luminiferous aether hypothesis ⓘ |
| interpretedUsing |
Lorentz transformation
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surface form:
Lorentz transformations
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| measurementType | torque measurement ⓘ |
| motionTypeTested | uniform translational motion ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Frederick Thomas Trouton
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H. R. Noble ⓘ |
| observedResult | no measurable torque ⓘ |
| performedAt | University College London ⓘ |
| performedIn | early 20th century ⓘ |
| predictionFrom |
aether theory
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pre-relativistic electromagnetic theory ⓘ |
| principle | a moving electric field in aether should create a magnetic field and mechanical torque ⓘ |
| publicationType | peer-reviewed physics paper ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Poynting vector
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electromagnetic momentum ⓘ relativistic transformation of fields ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Lorentz invariance
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Michelson–Morley experiment ⓘ relativistic electrodynamics ⓘ |
| resultType | null result ⓘ |
| supportsTheory | special relativity ⓘ |
| testedHypothesis |
existence of luminiferous aether
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motion through aether produces observable electromagnetic effects ⓘ |
| usedApparatus |
charged parallel-plate capacitor
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suspension system to detect torque ⓘ |
| year | 1903 ⓘ |
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