The Centennial of Einstein’s 1915 Theory of General Relativity
Photos of the Month — November 2014
Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s publication of three papers on the theory of general relativity. These three publications introduced a new framework for physics and proposed new concepts of space and time. In 1915 Karl Schwarzschild proposed the first exact solutions to Einstein’s field equations. These solutions would lead to the concept of black-holes. Future works from Hilbert and Hubble were based on Einstein’s findings. On the basis of observations carried out with the 100-inch Hooker telescope at the Mt. Wilson Observatory between 1924 and 1929, Hubble showed that the universe was expanding and extended well beyond the Milky Way. Einstein’s theory would contribute to physics discoveries for years to come. We’re celebrating the upcoming anniversary with images reflective of one of Einstein’s greatest accomplishments. Please enjoy our featured selection from our historical collection. To see more images like the ones we’ve selected, type the word “einstein” in the search engine.
Karl Schwarzschild seated outside.
AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, courtesy Martin Schwarzschild.
Albert Einstein with Charles E. St. John looking at a solar spectrum at Mount Wilson Observatory, Pasadena, California.
Photograph by Ferdinand Ellerman, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives.
Portrait of Albert Einstein, 1922.
Huntington Library, courtesy AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Burndy Library Collection.
Casual portrait of Edwin Hubble reading a journal in his office.
Copyright California Institute of Technology.
David Hilbert sitting outdoors in a wicker chair.
AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Lande Collection.
Solar Eclipse Expedition headed by Charles Young. The man in the photograph with spectroscopic equipment is unidentified.
AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives, Margaret Russell Edmondson collection.
