Speed Of Light Collection

Light refraction
Refraction. Computer artwork of white light being refracted as it passes through an equilateral triangular prism. Light changes direction, or is refracted

Supernova explosion, artwork
Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars

James Clerk Maxwell, caricature
James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879). Caricature of the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. Maxwells works cover a wide area of science

Albert Einstein. Computer illustration of the German-American physicist Albert Einstein (1879- 1955) seen with an astronomical artwork and equations including E=mc2

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein is best known for his paper on the special theory of relativity

Computer artwork of Albert Einstein and E=mc2

Albert Einstein, caricature
Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955). Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize for Physics for work on the photoelectric effect

Particle collision. This event takes place in particle accelerators, which are used to accelerate particles (spheres) such as protons to high energies near the speed of light

Albert Einstein. Caricature of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) displaying his watch, representing his theories of time

Particle accelerator. Trails (red) of energised particles inside a particle accelerator. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate particles such as protons to near the speed of light

Ole Romer's use of the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites to measure the speed of light
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Refraction Shadow of the Moon
Carlo Kaminski

Hippolyte Fizeau, French physicist, 1870. Fizeau (1819-1896) measured the velocity of light on the Earths surface (1849). He used Dopplers principle to determine the velocity of stars in line of

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6302
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Albert Einstein, artwork
Albert Einstein. Cartoon of the Swiss-German physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) holding clocks, representing his theories on space-time

Faster-than-light equipment
Faster than light experiment. View of professor Gunter Nimtz and the equipment he used to send information faster than light. Nimtz works at the University of Cologne, Germany

Illustration of black hole

Milkyway Roads
A dirt road leading to the Milkyway

Wormhole through hyperspace, artwork
Wormhole through hyperspace. Artwork of a wormhole connecting two points (black dots) through hyperspace. This hypothetical method of travel (white arrows)

Time warp, conceptual artwork C016 / 6303
Time warp. Conceptual artwork of a warped clock face on a background of stars and nebulae. This represents the warping of time at near-light speeds and in strong gravitational fields

Vision: blue light entering the eye of a child
Vision. Beam of blue light entering the eye of a child in profile, depicting human vision

Colour vision: spectrum of light entering the eye

Active Sun, computer artwork. The Sun is a huge ball of hydrogen gas, ionised into a plasma by the immense temperatures that are generated by nuclear fusion at the core of the Sun

Solar eclipse flare
Solar eclipse. Conceptual computer artwork of rays of light from the Sun flaring from behind the Moon during a solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun

Supernova explosion, computer artwork. Supernovas are the explosive deaths of massive stars. A supernova will occur when a star runs out of fuel at the end of its life

Warp speed. Conceptual computer artwork of streaks of stars representing travel at faster-than-light (FTL, superluminal) speeds

Time machine. Conceptual artwork of a clock face and the Earth. The words " time machine" and the warping effects represent time travel and the warping of time at near-light speeds

Big Bang inflation. Conceptual artwork of several areas of inflation (domes) in the early universe. The term Big Bang describes the expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely

Big Bang. Conceptual computer artwork representing the origin of the universe. The term Big Bang describes the initial expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact state

Fibre optics conducting light with telephone flex
Fibre optics. Bundle of optical fibres conducting light. A piece of flex from a telephone can be seen behind them. These fibres are made of flexible glass that has a high refractive index

Abstract artwork depicting the Big Bang explosion
Big Bang. Abstract artwork depicting the Big Bang, the titanic explosion that cosmologists believe created the Universe. Recent estimates suggest the Big Bang occurred about 12 billion years ago

Albert Einstein, physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-Swiss-US physicist. Born in Ulm, Germany, Einstein studied at the Zurich Polytechnic Institute until the age of 21, then worked at the Swiss patent office

Albert Einstein, German physicist
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-born physicist. Famous for his theories of relativity, Einstein has become a cultural icon, his name synonymous with genius

Jooss interferometer. This device, engineered by Zeiss and Scott, was designed and operated by the German physicist Georg Joos (1894-1959)

Hallwachss electroscope. This device was used in an 1888 experiment by the German physicist Wilhelm Hallwachs (1859-1922), the results of which were explained by J. J. Thomson

Learning physics
MODEL RELEASED. Learning physics. 4-year-old boy holding a blackboard with the equation E=mc2 on it. This equation relates energy (E) and mass (m) by the square of a universal constant

Time warps, conceptual artwork
Time warps, conceptual computer artwork. Warped clock faces, which could represent space-time being warped by gravitational fields

Big Bang, conceptual image. The Big Bang (represented at upper left) is a huge explosion that is believed to have created the universe 13.7 billion years ago

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Speed of Light" In the realm of scientific wonders, few concepts have captivated our imagination like the speed of light. From its groundbreaking discovery by Albert Einstein to its profound implications in various fields, this fundamental cosmic constant continues to shape our understanding of the universe. Albert Einstein, a genius whose name is synonymous with revolutionary ideas, forever altered our perception of reality with his theory of relativity. Through his brilliant mind and relentless curiosity, he unraveled the secrets behind how light travels at an astonishing 299, 792 kilometers per second – a staggering velocity that defies conventional notions. The awe-inspiring phenomenon known as supernova explosion showcases nature's grandeur on an astronomical scale. In mesmerizing artwork capturing this celestial event, we witness a cataclysmic burst where immense energy propels matter into space at unimaginable speeds – reminding us just how minuscule we are in comparison. James Clerk Maxwell's contributions to electromagnetic theory earned him a place among history's greatest minds. A whimsical caricature depicts this visionary scientist who paved the way for understanding light as both waves and particles – revolutionizing physics and laying foundations for future discoveries. Another artistic portrayal brings forth Albert Einstein himself; his piercing gaze reflecting deep contemplation as he contemplates E=mc² - encapsulating mass-energy equivalence within one elegant equation. This computer artwork serves as a testament to his intellectual prowess and transformative impact on modern science. Light refraction bends rays through prisms or water droplets, revealing stunning displays such as rainbows or shimmering mirages. It reminds us that even something seemingly straightforward can hold hidden complexities waiting to be unveiled under closer scrutiny. Within particle accelerators' colossal machines lies humanity's quest for knowledge at subatomic scales. These intricate devices propel particles close to lightspeed before colliding them together – unraveling mysteries about matter's building blocks while pushing technological boundaries ever further.