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Albert Michelson was the first American to win a Nobel Prize for measuring the speed of light.

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What did Albert Michelson do?

He is the inventorof the Michelson interferometer.


What is Albert Abraham Michelson's birthday?

Albert Abraham Michelson was born on December 19, 1852.


When was Albert Abraham Michelson born?

Albert Abraham Michelson was born on December 19, 1852.


How old was Albert Abraham Michelson at death?

Albert Abraham Michelson died on May 9, 1931 at the age of 78.


What Nobel Prize did Albert Abraham Michelson win and when was it awarded?

Albert Abraham Michelson won The Nobel Prize in Physics in 1908.


How old is Albert Abraham Michelson?

Albert Abraham Michelson was born on December 19, 1852 and died on May 9, 1931. Albert Abraham Michelson would have been 78 years old at the time of death or 162 years old today.


What has the author Albert A Michelson written?

Albert A. Michelson has written: 'Studies in optics' 'Studies in optics' -- subject(s): Optics 'Studies in optics' -- subject(s): Optics


What did Albert Michelson invent?

Albert Michelson is best known for conducting the Michelson-Morley experiment in 1887, which aimed to measure the speed of light and detect the presence of the hypothetical luminiferous aether. This experiment provided evidence against the existence of the aether and contributed to the development of Einstein's theory of relativity.


Who was the first American to win a nobel prize for measuring the speed of light?

Albert Michelson


Who won the Nobel prize in physics in 1907?

Albert Abraham Michelson of the United States.


When did Jules Michelson die?

Albert Abraham Michelson died on May 9, 1931 at the age of 78.


How did Amercian physicist Albert Michelson measure the speed of light?

A. A. Michelson was not interested in measuring the speed of light.He only measured how it changes if you move toward the light, awayfrom it, or sideways. (It doesn't.)