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    Theory of Relativity
    Theory of Relativity
    Theory of Relativity
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    Theory of Relativity

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    Theory of relativity is a combination of two different theories or
    says two different combinations. First, one is Einstein's special
    relativity theory and second one is general relativity theory.
    Concepts included in theory of relativity consider space-time as
    a single unified entity. According to concepts of theory of
    relativity, following are the elements of unified entity of
    space-time:
    Space and time (of course)
    Relativity of simultaneity
    Kinematic
    Dilation gravitational time
    Length contraction
    Term of relative theory was firstly used by Max Planck in
    1906. The whole theory of relativity is based on this term. Max
    Planck described how the principles of relativity theory could be
    applied on practical events and various theories. Later on, in
    the same discussion term Theory of relativity was used by
    Alfred Bucherer.
    Relativity theory is considered a unified representative of
    multiple physical theories. Concepts from more than one
    physical theory are explained and broadly discussed in this
    theory, which makes this theory real broad and deep. During
    20th century concepts and ideas of theory of relativity has
    transformed many theoretical concepts of physics and
    astronomy. In the most basic version of theory of relativity,
    200-year old theory of mechanics was used as a base for
    further studies and descriptions. Isaac Newton is said to be the
    founder of theory of mechanics, not the whole theory but he
    developed and explained many concepts that are contained in
    theory of mechanics. The whole concept of gravity was
    introduced by him. In physics, theory of relativity contributed a
    lot to develop or improve the concept of elementary particles.
    Concepts of relativity theory were used to understand
    interaction of elementary particles more deeply. Theory of
    relativity also helped the world to move in the right direction to
    reach enhanced nuclear era. Not only in physics, have theory
    of relativity also contributed in fields of cosmology and
    astrophysics. Thanks to the application in theory of relativity,
    astronomical phenomena were predicted and eventually proved
    real too. These phenomena are consisting of following:
    Neutron stars
    Black holes
    Gravitational waves
    As described, Theory of relativity not only helps researches in
    physics, but also in cosmology and astrophysics. This broad
    theory became concern for cosmology since the basic concepts
    as black holes are explained by theory of relativity. Many
    concepts that are a part of astrophysics use many concepts
    and ideas of theory of relativity as a base for further
    researches and explanation.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIntroBooks
    Release dateDec 1, 2019
    ISBN9781393480471

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      Preface

      Theory of relativity is a combination of two different theories or says two different combinations. First, one is Einstein’s special relativity theory and second one is general relativity theory. Concepts included in theory of relativity consider space-time as a single unified entity. According to concepts of theory of relativity, following are the elements of unified entity of space-time:

      Space and time (of course)

      Relativity of simultaneity

      Kinematic

      Dilation gravitational time

      Length contraction

      Term of relative theory was firstly used by Max Planck in 1906. The whole theory of relativity is based on this term. Max Planck described how the principles of relativity theory could be applied on practical events and various theories. Later on, in the same discussion term Theory of relativity was used by Alfred Bucherer.

      Relativity theory is considered a unified representative of multiple physical theories. Concepts from more than one physical theory are explained and broadly discussed in this theory, which makes this theory real broad and deep. During 20th century concepts and ideas of theory of relativity has transformed many theoretical concepts of physics and astronomy. In the most basic version of theory of relativity, 200-year old theory of mechanics was used as a base for further studies and descriptions. Isaac Newton is said to be the founder of theory of mechanics, not the whole theory but he developed and explained many concepts that are contained in theory of mechanics. The whole concept of gravity was introduced by him. In physics, theory of relativity contributed a lot to develop or improve the concept

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