Putting Einstein to the TEST: Jim Gates (#293)

#einstein #relativity #gravity In 1911, a relatively unknown
physicist named Albert Einstein published his preliminary theory of
gravity. But it hadn't been tested. To do that, he needed a
photograph of starlight as it passed the sun during a total solar
eclipse. So began a nearly decade-long quest by seven determined
astronomers from observatories in four countries, who traveled the
world during five eclipses to capture the elusive sight. Over the
years, they faced thunderstorms, the ravages of a world war, lost
equipment, and local superstitions. Finally, in May of 1919,
British expeditions to northern Brazil and the island of Príncipe
managed to photograph the stars, confirming Einstein's theory.
Sylvester James (Jim) Gates Jr. is an American theoretical
physicist. He currently holds the Clark Leadership Chair in Science
with the physics department at the University of Maryland College
of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. He is also
affiliated with the University Maryland's School of Public Policy.
He served on former President Barack Obama's Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology. An excerpt from his book, Proving Einstein
Right: The Daring Expeditions that Changed How We Look at the
Universe- At its heart, this is a story of frustration, faith, and
ultimate victory--and of the scientists whose efforts helped build
the framework for the big bang theory, catapulted Einstein to
international fame, and shook the foundation of physics. Get the
book here: https://amzn.to/3HDekKS More:
https://www.quantamagazine.org/asymmetry-detected-in-the-distribution-of-galaxies-20221205/
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