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Berget carries out experiments with Foucaults Pendulum at the Pantheon, Paris
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Carries Experiments Foucault Pantheon Pendulum 1902
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This photograph captures the moment when Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström Berget conducts experiments with the iconic Foucault Pendulum at the historic Pantheon in Paris, France, in October 1902. The Pantheon, a former church and now a mausoleum for distinguished French citizens, served as an exceptional location for scientific exploration during this era. Foucault's Pendulum, first demonstrated by Léon Foucault in 1851, is a simple yet profound experiment that demonstrates the Earth's rotation. A large bob suspended from a pendulum swings back and forth, tracing an elliptical path due to the Earth's rotation beneath it. Berget's meticulous observations and recordings of the pendulum's motion contributed to the ongoing scientific understanding of the Earth's rotation and the correlation between terrestrial and celestial mechanics. The black-and-white image, taken over a century ago, transports us back to a time when scientific discoveries were made through hands-on experimentation and collaboration. The Pantheon's grand architecture, with its intricate columns and ornate decorations, serves as a striking backdrop to Berget's focused determination and the scientific inquiry unfolding before him. This photograph is not only a testament to the enduring legacy of Foucault's Pendulum as a symbol of scientific discovery but also a reminder of the importance of curiosity, exploration, and the pursuit of knowledge. Berget's dedication to the experiment, carried out within the hallowed halls of the Pantheon, encapsulates the spirit of scientific inquiry and the awe-inspiring power of human curiosity.
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