Einstein shift

noun

Physics, Astronomy.

1. formerly, gravitational redshift.

Einstein shift

noun

1. astronomy a small displacement towards the red in the spectra, caused by the interaction between the radiation and the gravitational field of a massive body, such as the sun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Einstein shift¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Comparison of the stars' positions in the two pictures should illustrate the "Einstein Shift," give man one more glimpse into the mechanics of the universe.

From Time Magazine Archive