Performed in 1887 by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley, the experiment attempted to measure the motion of the earth through the [[aether]] and failed to do so. This unexpected failure lead to the [[Theory of relativity]]. | Performed in 1887 by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley, the experiment attempted to measure the motion of the earth through the [[aether]] and failed to do so. This unexpected failure lead to the [[Theory of relativity]]. |