Title :
The Michelson-Morley experiment: a case study on validation
Author_Institution :
Clemson Univ., SC, USA
Abstract :
The Michelson-Morley experiment can be examined, using standard mathematical concepts of error analysis, as a case study in validation. A few philosophical principles focusing on scientific confirmation help elucidate the formal logical concepts that result in a foundation for scientific validation. The author proposes two research directions.
Keywords :
Michelson interferometers; physics fundamentals; Michelson-Morley experiment; error analysis; formal logical concepts; scientific confirmation; Computational modeling; Computer aided software engineering; Error correction; Mars; Mathematical model; Mathematics; Physics computing; Software engineering; Terminology; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCISE.2002.1046595
