Relativity theory, formulated by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity. It consists of two major branches: special relativity and general relativity. Together, these theories have reshaped our perception of the fundamental nature of the universe. Special relativity, published by Einstein in 1905, introduced a new way of looking at the laws of physics in the absence of gravitational forces. It is built upon two postulates: the prin

Light Falls: Einstein's Theory of Relativity

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Albert Einstein is often cited as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. His work continues to help astronomers study everything from gravitational waves to Mercury's orbit. The scientist's equation that helped explain special relativity – E = mc^2 – is famous even among those who don't understand its underlying physics. Einstein is also known for his theory of general relativity (an explanation of gravity), and the photoelectric effect (which explains the behavior of electr

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

George Bernard Shaw praising Albert Einstein