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Verifying the theory of relativity.

Authors :
Chandrasekhar, S.
Source :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Jun1975, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p17-22, 6p
Publication Year :
1975

Abstract

The article focuses on the verification of the theory of relativity by some scientists during World War I and the years that followed. Some people believed that Sir Arthur Eddington should have become more respected than Albert Einstein because he invented the nuclear model of atom. Some people also claim that Eddington is responsible for the fame of Einstein because of the proofs he made. During the First World War, Eddington led an expedition that proved the theory of relativity through the deflection of light from stars during a solar eclipse.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00963402
Volume :
31
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21596216
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1975.11458251