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I read somewhere recently that Einstein did not discover the Theory of Relativity. If he didn't, who did? And why is Einstein given credit for the Theory of Relativity?
Einstein was the first one to point out the futility of relegating the propagation of light to a fixed ether. He realized that we could assume that light propagates at c in any Inertial Reference Frame. As a result, time and space become relative in his theory. No one else was quite ready to promote those concepts. Who knows if anyone else would have if Einstein hadn't!nauj said:I read somewhere recently that Einstein did not discover the Theory of Relativity. If he didn't, who did? And why is Einstein given credit for the Theory of Relativity?
nauj said:I read somewhere recently
I don't think we want to go there. Dollars to doughnuts the OP read that from some anti-Einstein crackpot website.jtbell said:Where?
For special relativity, Lorentz came pretty close. Einstein was the first to describe how the observations made by Lorentz and others fit into coherent overall theory.nauj said:I read somewhere recently that Einstein did not discover the Theory of Relativity. If he didn't, who did? And why is Einstein given credit for the Theory of Relativity?
From the article Jorriss cited in post #2, here's what Lorentz himself had to say:.Scott said:For special relativity, Lorentz came pretty close. Einstein was the first to describe how the observations made by Lorentz and others fit into coherent overall theory.
The Theory of Relativity is a scientific theory developed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century that explains the relationship between space and time. It states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion.
No, Einstein did not discover the Theory of Relativity on his own. He built upon the work of other scientists and mathematicians such as Hendrik Lorentz, Henri Poincaré, and Hermann Minkowski. However, Einstein's contributions were revolutionary and he is credited with developing the theory as we know it today.
The two types of relativity in Einstein's theory are special relativity and general relativity. Special relativity deals with the relationship between space and time for objects moving at constant speeds, while general relativity expands upon this to include acceleration and gravity.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity introduced a new way of understanding the fundamental laws of physics. It challenged traditional concepts of space and time and led to the development of new theories such as the Big Bang theory and black holes. It also paved the way for modern technologies such as GPS and nuclear energy.
Yes, Einstein's Theory of Relativity is still considered one of the most important and influential theories in modern physics. Its principles are still used in various fields of science, including astronomy, cosmology, and particle physics. Many experiments have been conducted to test its validity, and it continues to shape our understanding of the universe.