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George FitzGerald

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George FitzGerald

Irish physicist (1851–1901)

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About George FitzGerald

George Francis FitzGerald was an Irish theoretical physicist known for hypothesising length contraction, which became an integral part of Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity.

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Occupation: physicist, university teacher
Position held: Erasmus Smith's Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: August 3, 1851
Died: February 21, 1901

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The Ether and the Earth's Atmosphere The scientific writings of the late George Francis FitzGerald length contraction Trinity College, Dublin Erasmus Smith's Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy Royal Society of London Maxwellians Royal Society of Edinburgh United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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