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Albert Michelson

Definition: Albert Abraham Michelson (1852-1931) was an American physicist known for his precision optical instruments and the spectroscopic and metrological investigations carried out with their aid. He is particularly remembered for his measurements of the speed of light and his contributions to the field of interferometry.

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Noun: Albert Michelson's groundbreaking experiments led to significant advancements in the field of optics.

Verb: Many scientists believed that they needed to replicate Michelson's experiments to confirm his findings.

Adjective: The Michelson interferometer was a revolutionary device used in precise measurements.

Adverb: Michelson's work was highly regarded and needed to be studied carefully in order to understand his methodology.

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