Literature from all around the world bears one similarity: it’s universal. Whether Shakespeare’s Hamlet or Rumi’s Masnavi, every poetry and prose bores a universality between its lines. The existence of books was only to serve one purpose: to enlighten humanity about their past and shape their future. Despite our different languages, literary selections give us a common ground.
One of these literary contributions arises from the scientific domain, molding our comprehension of physics and the universe through groundbreaking concepts of relativity. Albert Einstein, the esteemed physicist who penned “The General Theory of Relativity,” was a guiding compass for generations striving to fathom the realms of space and time.
In this blog, we will discuss Einstein’s timeless and highly influential literary works.
How Does Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Explain Gravity and Space-Time?
Einstein’s theory of relativity comprises mathematical equations, but to explain it further, his book can be used to break down the whole concept into pieces.
As explained in his theory, the presence of mass and energy triggers distortion in the space-time curvature that gives rise to gravity. Einstein explains gravity is more than just a force pulling objects to the earth’s surface. It can potentially change the shape of space and time using mass and energy. He explains how space and time can bend like a piece of fabric. Suppose the space and time are a trampoline. Whenever a mass or object is placed on it, it distorts the material. Einstein says this change in the geometry of space and time (the trampoline fabric) is caused by mass and energy. Unlike the small-scale explanation, this theory has been applied to the largest scales of nature, like the galaxies, stars, and the entire universe.
The Application of Space-time Theory
Since its development, Einstein’s mathematical equations have proved to be a substantial source of information and innovation. They have been divided into two parts: a particular theory of relativity and a general idea of relativity.
The general theory proposed in 1915 has been fundamental in explaining the movement of celestial bodies, gravitational lensing (bending of light around massive bodies), and the occurrence of Blackhole years before its discovery by NASA. It also explains that these massive bodies distort the fabric of time and space that we perceive as the gravitational force.
The particular theory of relativity has made significant contributions to the field of cosmology by providing a foundation for understanding the behavior of objects moving at high speeds, such as stars, galaxies, and even light.
Humanity’s most Remarkable Scientific Developments
Considering the impact of this discovery on almost every scientific discipline, the theory of relativity continues to be fortified by the experimental evidence discovered throughout the years. It has altered the course of time, space, and reality, leaving an inedible mark on science and literature.
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