About the origins of the general theory of relativity: Einstein's search for the truth

Trainer, M. (2005) About the origins of the general theory of relativity: Einstein's search for the truth. European Journal of Physics, 26(6), S91-S96. (doi: 10.1088/0143-0807/26/6/S02)

Abstract

On the 20th June 1933 Professor Einstein addressed a large and enthusiastic audience in the Victorian Gothic Bute Hall of the University of Glasgow. Einstein spoke 'About the Origins of the General Theory of Relativity'. In 1905 Einstein had changed the face of physics forever with the publication of his radical new ideas on special relativity. His general theory of relativity was introduced to the world in 1915. However in 1933, Einstein faced another challenge—survival in a world of change. This paper explores Einstein's fascinating address to the Glasgow audience in that year.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Account of Einstein's address on general relativity to a Glasgow audience in the Bute Hall, Glasgow University in 1933. Final version as accepted by the European Journal of Physics supplied by the author
• Keywords: Einstein, Glasgow University, relativity, gravitation
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: UNSPECIFIED
• Authors: Trainer, M.
• Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
• Research Group: Physics and Astronomy
• Journal Name: European Journal of Physics
• Publisher: Institute of Physics
• ISSN: 1361-6404
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2005 Institute of Physics
• First Published: First published in European Journal of Physics 26(6):S91-S96
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.