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general relativity theorynouna generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
general theory of relativitynouna generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence)
special relativitynoun(relativity) A theory that (neglecting the effects of gravity) reconciles the principle of relativity with the observation that the speed of light is constant in all frames of reference.
relativitynoun(uncountable) The state of being relative to something else; the absence of universally applicable rules or standards; relativism; (countable) an instance of this.
theory of relativitynoun(physics) The theories of special relativity and general relativity, two theories in physics developed mainly by Albert Einstein at the beginning of the 20th century from which several important results such as the equivalence of matter and energy and the Einstein field equations are derived.
quantum gravitynoun(quantum mechanics) A branch of theoretical physics aiming to unite quantum mechanics with general relativity.
relativistic massnoun(physics) The increased mass of an object moving at relativistic speed relative to an observer.
supergravitynoun(quantum mechanics, relativity) A field theory combining supersymmetry and general relativity.
loop quantum gravitynoun(physics) A theory which attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity, according to which space can be regarded as an extremely fine fabric of finite loops.
relativistic mechanicsnoun(physics) The mechanics of objects moving at speeds comparable to the speed of light; per special and general relativity.
einsteinian relativitynounSynonym of relativity (either Albert Einstein's special relativity or general relativity)
principle of relativitynoun(relativity) The principle that only the motion of objects relative to one another can be measured, and that there is no absolute frame of reference.
spacetimenoun(uncountable, physics) The four-dimensional continuum of the three spatial dimensions plus time.
quantum gravitationnoun(quantum mechanics) The quantum theory of the gravitational field.
gravitational wavenoun(relativity) A fluctuation in spacetime caused by accelerating mass, which propagates as a wave at the speed of light.
einsteinianismnounThe physics of Albert Einstein, including general relativity and concepts that go beyond classical Newtonian mechanics.
lorentz transformationnoun(mathematics, relativity) A transformation relating the spacetime coordinates of one frame of reference to another in special relativity.
gravitational radiationnoun(physics) a hypothetical wave, produced by an accelerating mass, that would be propagated at the speed of light
hypergravitynounThe presence of an apparently increased gravitational field in an accelerating or rotating situation.
einstein field equationnoun(relativity) A symmetric 4 × 4 tensor equation in general relativity in which the gravitational force is described as a curvature of spacetime caused by matter and energy.

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