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
Contact:
Pamela Marie Horstmann
(847) 491-3644
Group: Physics and Astronomy Special Events and Invited Talks
Category: Academic
Title: Einstein's Discovery of the General Theory of Relativity
Speaker: John D. Norton, University of Pittsburgh
Abstract: 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.