Edward W. Morley
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.
Edward W. Morley | |
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Morley c. 1880 | |
| Born | January 29, 1838 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | February 24, 1923 (aged 85) West Hartford, Connecticut |
| 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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