Galileo

Historical Speed of light Measurements

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  • Period: to

    Historical Speed of Light Measurements

  • Galileo

    Galileo
    Method: Lanterns
    Speed`fast`

  • Romer Huygens

    Romer Huygens
    Method:Javian moon occulation
    Speed:215 000

  • Bradley

    Bradley
    Method:Aberration of light
    Speed:301 000

  • Fizeau

    Fizeau
    Method: Spinning slotted wheel
    Speed:315 300

  • Michelson

    Michelson
    Method:Rotating mirror
    Speed:299 910

  • Karolus/ Birge

    Karolus/ Birge
    Method: Kerr Cell shutter
    Speed: 299 778

  • Pease/ Pearson

    Method: Interfometer
    Speed: 299 774

  • Essen/Gordon Smith

    Method: Microwave cavity
    Speed: 299 792

  • Evenson

    Method: Laser method
    Speed: 299 792.467

  • Woods/Shotton/ Rowley

    Method: Laser Method
    Speed: 299 792.4588

  • International

    International
    Method: Definition
    Speed: 299 792.458