General Relativity

What is General Relativity?

General relativity is the geometric theory of gravitation published by Albert Einstein in 1915 and is the current description of gravitation in modern physics. It generalizes special relativity and refines Newton's law of universal gravitation, providing a unified description of gravity as a geometric property of space and time, or spacetime.

Where did the term "General Relativity" come from?

Developed by Albert Einstein between 1907 and 1915, with contributions from many others.

How is "General Relativity" used today?

A fundamental pillar of modern physics, essential for understanding the large-scale structure of the universe, black holes, and gravitational waves.

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