Imagine a spaceship --sebutlah name X - gliding speed away from Earth at a speed of 100,000 kilometers per second. Speed is measured by observers, both in the spacecraft X or on earth, and those measurements simultaneously. Meanwhile, a spacecraft named Y sliding speed in the same direction with the spacecraft X but with excessive speed. If observers on Earth measure the speed of spaceship Y, they knew that the plane was moving away from Earth at a speed of 180,000 kilometers per second. Observers at the top of the spacecraft Y will be similar conclusion.
Well, because the spacecraft was moving in the same direction, it would seem that the difference in speed between the two aircraft was 80,000 kilometers per second and faster aircraft that can not will not move away from the slower aircraft at this speed levels.
However, Einstein's theory into account, if the observations were made of the two spacecraft, they will agree that the distance between them increases the size of the rate of 100,000 kilometers per second, instead of 80,000 kilometers per second.
This appears to be impossible. It looks like a mockery. Readers suspect if there is the scent of deceit. Lest suspect there are hidden details. In fact, not at all! This result has nothing to do with the energy used to propel them.
Nothing wrong observation. As a result, there was nothing lacking, broken tools or twisted cables. Seamless, smooth, not deceive. According to Einstein, the conclusion that the aforementioned solely as a result of the true nature of space and time that could've calculated through a formula composition particulars speed.
Seems to be a theoretical awesomeness, and indeed years people away from the "theory of relativity" is like away from the hypothesis of the "ivory tower," as though that theory has no significance at all. Nobody --tentu just NO-- make mistakes until 1945 when the atomic bomb sweeps of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. One of the conclusions "theory of relativity" Einstein is matter and energy are in a sense that is balanced with and the relationship between them is defined as E = mc2. E shows the energy and m indicates the mass of the object, whereas c is the speed of light. Well, because c is equal to 180,000 kilometers per second (meaning a very large number of digits) by itself c2 (meaning c x c) Any erratic tepermanai not large in number. Thus meaning, although the conversion of a fraction of objects able to spend enormous amounts of energy.
A frivolous person could never make an atomic bomb or nuclear power stations solely adhering to the formula E = mc2. It must also be studied deeply, many people play an important role in the process of generating atomic energy. Yet, somehow, the mind Einstein's contribution is not doubt. Nothing bicker in this matter. Further than that, none other than the one that Einstein wrote to President Roosevelt in 1939, indicating exposure to potentially make atomic weapons and also stressed the importance for the United States as soon as possible make the weapon before preceded Germany. The notion that further embodies the "Manhattan Project" that could eventually create the first atomic bomb.
"Special relativity" warm inviting different opinions, but in one sense all agree, that theory is the most dubious ideas ever formulated humans. However, each person turns misled by the "theory of general relativity" Einstein was the starting point of other thoughts that the influence of gravity is not due to physical strength in the usual sense, but rather a result of the curved shape of the space itself, an opinion which is very astonishing!
How can one measure the shape of curved space?
Einstein is not just to develop theoretically, but poured into a mathematical formula that is clear and obvious that people can make a real prediction and hypothesis can be tested. The next observation is the most brilliant --and because it is done when a solar eclipse total-- has repeatedly believed to be true because it coincides completely with what Einstein said.
General theory of relativity stands apart in some respects with all scientific laws. First, Einstein did not formulate his theory on the basis of experiments, but the fundamentals of symmetry and mathematical subtlety. In short rests on a rational basis as usual habit of the Greek philosophers and scholars middle of the century did. This means, Einstein different ways by modern scientists methods empirically minded. However, there is also a difference: the Greek thinker in terms of beauty and symmetry craving never successfully manage and find a theory that mechanical able to survive the test experiments are complicated-complicated, whereas Einstein can survive successfully in each trial. One result of this approach is that Einstein's general theory of relativity is considered a very beautiful, stylish, strong and intellectually satisfying of all scientific theories.
The theory of general relativity is also in some ways stand separately. Most other scientific laws only roughly be valid. There is taxable in many ways, but not all. As for the general theory of relativity, all the knowledge, fully accepted without exception. There are no circumstances unknown, both to theoretical or practical experiments which show that the predictions of the general theory of relativity only applies approx. Could have been experiments in the future defamatory perfect results ever achieved by any theory, but as far as the general theory of relativity, clearly remains the most reliable approach for any scientist in its efforts towards the final truth.
Although Einstein was extremely famous "theory of relativity" it, the success of his work in other scientific fields also made famous as the scientist in every facet. In fact, Einstein earned the Nobel Prize for physics, especially because of his written thoughts reveal photoelectric effects, an important phenomenon that previously was puzzled scholars. In the work of Einstein's scientific literature that proves the existence of photons, or particles of light.
The old notion through experiments that halting say that light consists of electro-magnetic waves, and waves and particles are opposite concepts. While Einstein hypothesis indicates a radical difference and very contrary to the classical theories. Not only the law of photo electric proven to have important meaning in use, but the hypothesis of the photon had a major influence in the development of quantum theory (hypothesis that the radiation, the energy of electrons ejected is not continuous but in a certain amount) which is now a part and parcel of that theory.
In terms of assessing the significance of Einstein, a comparison with Isaac Newton is striking. Newton's theory is basically easy to understand, and his genius already apparent at the beginning of development. While the "theory of relativity" Einstein was extremely difficult to understand even through the explanations carefully and cautiously. Much more complicated if recapitulate the original! When some of the ideas Newton clash with scientific ideas of his time, his theory never looked faded or wavered in his stance. In contrast, the "theory of relativity" is full of contradictory things. This is part of the genius of Einstein that in the beginning, when the idea is still an untested hypothesis is put forward as a young man teenager who was entirely unknown, he never let contradictions do exist and abandoning his theory. Instead instead he very carefully and cautiously ponder continued until he was able to show that this contradiction is only on birth alone while actually each problem is always available to solve the contradiction that in a subtle way, but astute and assertive.
Now, we consider Einstein's theory was basically more "correct" than Newton's theory. If so is the case why Einstein was placed Further down the list is the level of the order book?
The reason provided. First, the theories of Newton was the foundation stone and the stone of modern science and technology. Without the work of Newton, we would not see modern technology today. Instead of Einstein.
There is another factor which is why the position of Einstein in the order that the reader witnessed. In many ways, the development of an idea involving donations minds of many people. It was obvious example in the history of socialism affairs, or in the development of the theory of electric and magnetic. Although not 100% Einstein formulated the "theory of relativity" with his own brain, which is definitely the most part does its share. It is fair to say that judging from a comparison of the importance of other ideas, theories of relativity mainly derived from the creation of one, the genius and the topnotch, Einstein.
Einstein discussed his theories.
Einstein was born in 1879, in the city of Ulm, Germany. He entered college in Switzerland and became a Swiss citizen in 1900. In 1905 he received a doctorate from the University of Zurich, but (oddly) can not achieve academic position at the time. In the same year he published a working paper concerning the relative "Special," about the photoelectric effect, and the theory of Brownian motion. In just a few years working papers, especially concerning relativity, has made him one of the most brilliant scientists and most original in the world. His theories were very controversial. No scientist except Darwin world ever created a controversial situation like Einstein. As a result of that, in 1913 he was appointed as a professor at the University of Berlin and at the time coincided became Director of the Institute of Physics "Kaiser Wilhelm" and membership of the Prussian Academy of Sciences. These positions are not tied to freely devote full-time conduct investigations, whenever he likes.
The German government did not regret flush Einstein with a long row of special position it for exactly two years later Einstein succeeded in formulating "general theory of relativity," and in 1921 he received the Nobel Prize. Throughout the latter half of his life, Einstein became a byword the world, and almost certainly he illustrious scientist ever born into the world.
Because Einstein was a Jew, life in Germany became unsafe as Hitler rose to power. In 1933 he moved to Princeton, New Jersey, United States, working at the Institute for Advanced Study of High and in 1940 became a US citizen. Einstein's first marriage led to divorce, only the second marriage seems happy new. Had two children, both boys. Einstein died in 1955 at Princeton.
Einstein always interested in the world around humanitarian affairs and often express political views. He is a steadfast fighter against tyranny political system, an enthusiastic supporter of the pacifist movement, and a steadfast supporter of Zionism. In terms of dress and social customs he seemed a very individualistic. Like humor, simple, and there is talent violin string. The inscription on the gravestone Newton's tomb reads: "merry the spirits for decoration left behind for humanity!" they are more subject to Einstein.
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Hundred Most Influential People in History
Michael H. Hart, 1978
Translation H. Mahbub Djunaidi, 1982
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