Aether theories

attempt to detect the relative motion of matter through the stationary luminiferous aether

postulated medium for the propagation of light

classical element in philosophy and cosmology symbolising universe

aspect of history

modified form of the Michelson–Morley experiment, testing special relativity

set of theories

obsolete kinetic theory of gravity that explained Newton’s gravitational force in terms of streams of unseen particles impacting material objects from all directions

defunct theory of electromagnetism

1901–1903 physics experiment

experiment

manifestation of nothingness

obsolete scientific theory that that the luminiferous aether is dragged by moving matter

attempts to explain the action of gravity by aid of basic mechanical processe

feature of several superseded scientific theories

Series of authoritative reference works in the history of science, written by E. T. Whittaker

inertial frame of reference with stationary aether