These transverse vibrations are not produced (as in the older theories of light) by simple atomic vibrations, but their pitch depends on the shape of… - Ludwig Boltzmann

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These transverse vibrations are not produced (as in the older theories of light) by simple atomic vibrations, but their pitch depends on the shape of the hollow space which the molecule forms in the ether, just as Hertzian waves are not caused by vibrations of the ponderable matter of the brass balls, the form of which only determines the pitch.

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About Ludwig Boltzmann

Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann (February 20, 1844 – September 5, 1906) was an Austrian physicist and philosopher famous for his founding contributions in the fields of statistical mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. He was one of the most important advocates for atomic theory which was still highly controversial.

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Native Name: Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann
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