The Speed of Light: Reviewing the History of "c"

by Mark F Dennis

Overview

One of mans greatest curiosities was about light, its composition and how it propagated through empty space, even back in the days of Plato, Aristotle and Socrates. It wasn't until Galileo that the question of velocity of light was tested with the use of covered lanterns. Not too much later Rømer would determine through the study of Jupiter's moons that the speed of light was 186,290 miles/sec.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781456342852
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/01/2011
Pages:	130
Product dimensions:	5.24(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Mark Dennis spent most of his childhood trying to find out how things worked. Studying Quantum Mechanics became a past time over the years, reading all that he could about Physics and the Quantum World. Mark attended LeTourneau University in Longview, TX, studying in the Aeronautical Science field with a focus on Aviation Maintenance. He continued his education at Embry-Riddle University with a Bachelors degree in Aviation Safety and went on to finish his studies there with a Graduate degree in Aerospace Management.