Ernst Mach 1838-1916

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  • Birth

    Born in Chrlice, Moravia

  • Received Degree

    Ernst Mach received his doctorates in physics in 1860 from the University of Vienna.
  • Mach Bands

    Mach Bands

    Ernst Mach made discovery of Mach Bands in the 1860's.
  • Period: to

    Kinesthetic Studies

    Studied kinesthetic sensations (feeling of movement) at University of Prague.

  • Mach Number

    Ernst Mach determined the Mach number (used in relation of speed of sound)

  • Death

    Died of heart disease

  • Bibliography

    Ernst Mach | Biography & Facts. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ernst-Mach