theory of relativity
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of theory of relativity
First recorded in 1960–65
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Today's standard picture of the universe is built on Einstein's general theory of relativity and the standard model of particle physics.
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According to Einstein's theory of relativity, gravity alters the flow of time.
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Einstein's theory of relativity replaced that classical model, and quantum mechanics transformed it yet again.
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For over a century, Einstein's general theory of relativity has been the foundation of our understanding of space and time.
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These twin mergers not only provide fresh insight into how black holes form and evolve but also confirm, with unmatched precision, the predictions of Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity.
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