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Michelson and His Interferometer
Shankland, Robert S.
Physics Today, 27, 4, 36-43, Apr 74
Presents a brief historical account of Michelson's invention of his interferometer with some subsequent ingenious applications of its capabilities for precise measurement discussed in details, including the experiment on detrmination of the diameters for heavenly bodies. (CC)
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