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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.

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Known for
Michelson–Morley experiment Fine structure
Alma mater
Williams College
Awards
Elliott Cresson Medal (1912) Davy Medal (1907) Willard Gibbs Award (1917)
Born
(1838-01-29)January 29, 1838 Newark, New Jersey
Died
February 24, 1923(1923-02-24) (aged 85) West Hartford, Connecticut
Workplaces
Western Reserve College Western Reserve University

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related to External links · 6
Edward W. Morley → Biographical Memoirs, Edward Williams Morley, Encyclopædia BritannicaEdward, Morley, National Academy, Sciences
Alma mater · 1
Edward W. Morley → Williams College
Awards · 1
Edward W. Morley → Elliott Cresson Medal (1912) Davy Medal (1907) Willard Gibbs Award (1917)
Born · 1
Edward W. Morley → (1838-01-29)January 29, 1838 Newark, New Jersey
Died · 1
Edward W. Morley → February 24, 1923(1923-02-24) (aged 85) West Hartford, Connecticut
Known for · 1
Edward W. Morley → Michelson–Morley experiment Fine structure
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Edward W. Morley → Western Reserve College Western Reserve University

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Edward W. MorleyDiedFebruary 24, 1923(1923-02-24) (aged 85) West Hartford, Connecticut1.00infobox
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Edward W. MorleyWorkplacesWestern Reserve College Western Reserve University1.00infobox
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