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The whole point of the exercise was to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity, introduced by the emerging theoretical physicist in 1915.
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Eric MacK, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
In 1915, physicist Albert Einstein put forth his theory of general relativity, which explained gravity as a product of the curvature of space and time.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Curvature is the core concept of general relativity.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2025
Using computer simulations of general relativity, the team found that the amplitude of the post-merger gravitational-wave signal diminishes over time.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Eric MacK, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
In 1915, physicist Albert Einstein put forth his theory of general relativity, which explained gravity as a product of the curvature of space and time.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
Curvature is the core concept of general relativity.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2025
Using computer simulations of general relativity, the team found that the amplitude of the post-merger gravitational-wave signal diminishes over time.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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“General relativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20relativity. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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