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211 | Solo: Secrets of Einstein's Equation

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Gravity: From Newton to Einstein

This chapter explores the evolution of gravity from Newtonian mechanics to Einstein's theory of relativity, highlighting the equivalence principle and implications for space-time. It also discusses the significance of various geometrical frameworks, Riemann's metric tensor, and how these concepts culminate in understanding gravity and black holes.

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