Portal:Physics/Anniversaries/November

1952 - detonation of the first Hydrogen bomb, code named "Ivy Mike".
1947 - invention of the first transistor, between November 17 to December 23. APS.
1930 - Patent granted for Einstein-Szilard refrigerator designed by Albert Einstein and Leó Szilárd. APS.
1919 - Elmer Imes's published work presented the first accurate measurement of the distance between atoms in molecules with high resolution infrared spectroscopy. APS.
1915 – Einstein's presentation to the Prussian Academy of Science specifies how the geometry of space and time is influenced by whatever matter is present. (see: General relativity and APS)
1895 - Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovers X-rays.
1887 - Michelson–Morley experiment provided strong evidence against the luminiferous ether. APS.
1872 - death of Mary Somerville who gained an international reputation as a scientist in the intervals of raising a family of six children. APS
1783 - John Michell predicted the existence of black holes, and the possibility of a luminous twin to aid in detection. APS
1676 – using his first quantitative measurement of the speed of light, Ole Rømer accurately predicts the delay of eclipse of Io