Anecdotes, Facts, Opinions and some History of the Theory of Relativity

COFFEE_KLATCH · Invited

Abstract

We will give a brief summary of the history of relativity - with some well known and some less know facts about this history. To prevent the talk from being too dry and dull, I'll tell a few relevant anecdotes and even express my opinion on some controversial issues.

Authors

  • Ezra T. Newman

    Department of Physics \& Astronomy, University of Pittsburgh