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RE: Testing the foundations of general relativity with 14-digit precision

in #steemstem7 years ago

Einstein's Theory of Relativity is a very famous theory, but very little is understood. In particular, this theory of relativity refers to two distinct elements that unite into a common theory: general relativity and special relativity. Theory of special relativity was introduced first and then based on wider cases introduced the theory of general relativity.
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Special relativity and general relativity are two different frameworks. Whilst the first one is fully compatible with quantum mechanics (this is what we call relativistic quantum mechanics), the second one is not. Therefore, I am feeling a bit uncomfortable when you mention unification. But I am maybe too picky on wording here :)