An Overview
In 1905, Albert Einstein introduced the world to the Theory of Relativity with his groundbreaking paper on the Special Theory of Relativity. This theory revolutionized our understanding of space and time, showing that the laws of physics are identical for all non-accelerating observers, and concluded that the speed of light within a vacuum is the same no matter the speed at which an observer travels.
The famous equation E=mc² comes from this theory and reveals the relationship between energy (E) and mass (m), with 'c' representing the speed of light.
The General Theory
In 1915, Einstein expanded on his theory with the General Theory of Relativity, which introduced the concept of gravity as the warping of spacetime by massive objects. This framework has been crucial in understanding cosmic phenomena such as black holes and the behavior of the universe at large.
Einstein's theories have stood the test of time, forming the foundations of modern physics and continuing to inspire scientific exploration today.