Einstein's Discovery of the General Theory of Relativity: CIERA Special Public Lecture
When:
Thursday, October 1, 2015
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT
Where: Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs
Cost: Free
Contact:
CIERA Astrophysics
(847) 491-8646
Group: CIERA - Conferences/Collab Meetings
Category: Lectures & Meetings
Description:
General Relativity Centennial Anniversary Special Public Lecture
Part of the 2015 Midwest Relativity Meeting
Einstein's Discovery of the General Theory of Relativity
John D. Norton, University of Pittsburgh
It took Albert Einstein eight years, from 1907 to 1915, to complete his general theory of relativity. His work in these years was driven by ingenious thought experiments, forays into new mathematics, tedious calculations, painful missteps, dogged persistence and moments of great exhilaration. This talk will review some of the highlights of Einstein’s achievement and take a peek into his research notes, written at the crucial moment.
Admission is free and open to the public.
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