Michelson-Morley Memorial Fountain, Modern fountain at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, United States.
The memorial features a chrome-plated steel cylinder with 12 curved plates, positioned above a circular pool with cascading water effects.
The 1973 fountain commemorates the Michelson-Morley experiment from 1887, which disproved the existence of luminiferous ether for light transmission.
The steel cylinder symbolizes ascending light beams while the undulating waters represent ether waves, connecting science with artistic expression.
Located at 10900 Euclid Avenue, the fountain creates a central meeting point near Yost Hall within the university campus grounds.
The interior of the cylinder features black paint that contrasts with its metallic exterior, creating distinct visual patterns throughout the day.
Location: Cleveland
Inception: 1973
Operator: CWRU
GPS coordinates: 41.50383,-81.60875
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:18
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