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Illustration video of Mach’s Concepts on Mach Numbers
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Who Was Ernst Mach ?
Ernst Mach was a physicist and philosopher who was known for his work in optics, mechanics and wave dynamics. -
1855
Mach enrolled as a student at University of Vienna studying physics, philosophy and mathematics. -
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What did he discover ?
Ernst Mach discovered many things but I few of them were he discovered the physiological optical illusion that was known as “Mach Bands”. He Also studied the propagation of sound waves which gave us the term “Mach Number” and “Mach Angel”. Mach Principle was also made by him which basically explains the phenomenon that all masses in the universe are somehow connected. -
1860
Mach received his doctorate in physics with his thesis on “Electrical Charge and induction “. -
1864
He was offered a position as a professor of mathematics at the University of Graz in Austria. Two years later Mach decided to change his mind and become a professor of physics at the same University. -
1867
Mach was appointed as Chair of Experimental Physics at the Charles University in Prague Where remained for the next 28 years publishing over a hundred scientific papers. -
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Researches Conducted
Mach Conducted many researches on retinal stimuli, Stereoscopy, optical experiments on interference, auditory perception, and wave motion. He also studied the propagation of sound waves. -
1901
Ernst Mach decided that was time to officially retire. -
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Citations
Scientists, T. and Scientists, L. (2019). Ernst Mach - Biography, Facts and Pictures. [online] Famousscientists.org https://www.famousscientists.org/ernst-mach/ [ 24 Jan. 2019]. Encyclopedia Britannica. (2019). Ernst Mach | Biography & Facts. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ernst-Mach [ 24 Jan. 2019].
