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8 - Is Space Flat or Curved?

Why This Universe?

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The Concept of a Finite Universe and Einstein's Solution

This chapter explores the concept of a finite universe and discusses how Einstein grappled with this idea, ultimately adding a cosmological term to his equations to avoid it. It also delves into the static solution proposed by Einstein, which depicts a universe with a uniform positive curvature and no boundaries.

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