General Relativity Collection

Alexander Friedman, Soviet cosmologist
Alexander Alexandrovich Friedman (1888-1925), Russian and Soviet cosmologist and mathematician. Friedman, who lived and worked in Leningrad, is considered the founder of modern cosmology

Time warp, conceptual image. Composite artwork of a clock being sucked into a wormhole

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist / cosmologist, pictured in his office at Cambridge University where he also lecturers September 1988

Dr Stephen Hawking Physics professor and author at Cambridge University. 1st September 1988

Stephen Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) theoretical physicist. Pictured on his wedding day with new wife Elaine Mason after their wedding at Cambridge Register Office

Professor Albert Einstein, who is studying again at Christ Church College, Oxford, seen walking in the college quadrangle, 3rd June 1933

EDITORIAL Albert Einstein, 1879 - 1955. German born theoretical physicist. Amongst many accomplishments he posited theories of General Relativity, Special Relativity, and mass-energy equivalence

EDITORIAL Albert Einstein with his wife Elsa in the early 1920 s. Albert Einstein, 1879 - 1955. German born theoretical physicist

Joseph Weber, physicist
Joseph Weber. US physicist Joseph Weber (1919- 2000) working on a gravitational wave antenna. In the 1960s, Weber claimed to be the first to detect gravitational waves; ripples in space

Wormhole, conceptual artwork
Wormhole. Conceptual computer artwork showing a wormhole leading from Earth (upper centre) to our nearest star Alpha Centauri (lower centre), 4.3 light years away

Suns gravity well, artwork
Suns gravity well. Computer artwork of the Sun (orange) and Earth (blue), showing the Suns gravity well as a distorted grid. A gravity well is the gravitational potential field around a massive body

Computer artwork of a wormhole
Conceptual representation of a wormhole. A wormhole (or Einstein-Rosen bridge) is a theoretical tunnel through spacetime, allowed by the theory of general relativity

Space and time, conceptual artwork C014 / 1246
Space and time. Conceptual artwork representing space and time, or space-time, where time is not invariant and is dependent upon the structure of space

Cosmic string lensing, artwork. Cosmic strings (red) are theoretical one-dimensional loops thought to have formed when regions of spacetime with different properties contacted each other during

Wormhole through hyperspace, artwork
Wormhole through hyperspace. Artwork of a wormhole connecting two points (black dots) through hyperspace. This hypothetical method of travel (white arrows)

Parallel universes, conceptual artwork C013 / 9855
Parallel universes, conceptual computer artwork

Gravity Probe B satellite, artwork
Gravity Probe B satellite, computer artwork. The Earth (background) is shown warping a grid of space-time. The Gravity Probe B satellite is an experiment that was conducted by NASA

Albert Einstein. Artwork of Albert Einstein (1879- 1955), German-Swiss-US physicist. Einstein is most famous for his mass-energy equation (E=mc2), derived from his 1905 paper on Special Relativity

Eddingtons comparator. This device was built by Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944), and was designed for measuring changes in the positions of stars

Time travelling spacecraft, artwork
Time travelling spacecraft, conceptual computer artwork

Earth and gravity waves, artwork
Earth and gravity waves. Artwork showing the Earth above a set of gravity waves, set against a starry background. Gravity waves are fluctuations in the curvature of space-time which propagate as a

Gravitational lens, diagram
Gravitational lens. Diagram showing how light rays from distant stars are bent as they pass through the gravitational field of the Sun

Gravitational lens. Artwork showing how gravitational lenses can enable astronomers on Earth (upper right) to see magnified views (across bottom) of distant astronomical objects

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"General Relativity: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe" In this conceptual image, we delve into the fascinating world of general relativity, a groundbreaking theory that revolutionized our understanding of space and time. Developed by brilliant minds like Alexander Friedman, a Soviet cosmologist, and Professor Albert Einstein himself, this theory has left an indelible mark on scientific history. Imagine a time warp where past meets present – here we find Dr. Stephen Hawking, renowned physics professor at Cambridge University. With his unparalleled intellect and insatiable curiosity, Hawking became one of the foremost authorities on general relativity. Einstein's theories were not only revolutionary but also laid the foundation for modern physics. His concepts of special relativity and mass-energy equivalence paved the way for further exploration in this field. In this editorial image from early 1920s Oxford, we see Einstein studying again at Christ Church College alongside his wife Elsa Einstein. Hawking's contributions to theoretical physics are immeasurable. Despite battling physical limitations due to motor neuron disease throughout his life, he made groundbreaking discoveries that challenged our perception of black holes and expanded our knowledge of how gravity works within them. The study continues to captivate scientists worldwide as they strive to unravel its intricate complexities. From Friedman's initial insights to Einstein's genius postulations and Hawking's remarkable advancements – their collective efforts have propelled us towards unlocking the secrets hidden within our vast universe. As we ponder upon these great minds' legacies in relation to general relativity, it becomes clear that their work transcends boundaries – both temporal and spatial – inspiring generations with awe-inspiring revelations about the nature of reality itself.