Ernst Mach was a German scientist born in Austria on February 18, 1838. He was known for his rejection of Newton's theory and his studies of shock waves. He famously said, "The theory of relativity is just as unacceptable to me as, say, the existence of the atom or other such dogmas." His rejection of Newton's theory predated Einstein's work on the theory of relativity.
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💰 Net worth: $15 million (2024)
About
German scientist who said,'The theory of relativity is just as unacceptable to me as, say, the existence of the atom or other such dogmas.' He spent much of his career studying shock waves and his rejection of Newton's theory predated Einstein.
Before Fame
He was criticized by Max Planck for ignoring the existence of atoms, which he saw as incompatible with physics.
Trivia
The speed of sound is named Mach in his honor.
Family Life
He married Ludovica Marussig in 1867 and they had five children.
Associated With
He strongly influenced theories on logical positivism and criticized Sir Isaac Newton through his scientific philosophy.