Re: Special and General Relativity papers

In summary, the conversation discusses the difficulty of finding old papers by the deceased author Einstein, with expired copyright. The conversation then provides links to various sources for Einstein's papers on special and general relativity, as well as a translation in English. The conversation also mentions issues with downloading the PDF file, but suggests using a different format for reading the papers.
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The internet is an absolute nightmare for finding papers, particularly ones that are so old the author has died and the copyright has expired.

Anyone got a link to Einsteins 3 papers

And also his paper on special and general relativity. Apparently I can buy it for $x, but since it should be free and my search engine can't find a free source I'm asking here?
 
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Moridin said:
Relativity: The Special and General Theory

http://www.bartleby.com/173/ (HTML)
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ebooks/Elist.html#Einstein_Albert (HTML, LIT)
http://web.mit.edu/birge/Public/books/Einstein-Relativity.pdf (PDF)

Sidelights on Relativity

http://www.ibiblio.org/ebooks/Einstein/ (PDF)
http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/7333 (HTML, TXT)

That's fantastic thanks guys.

Is not even the free, free any more :rolleyes: :-p

Oddly though the pdf format is blank for me? I can read it on line but would rather print it out or save it.

And I don't speak German I'm afraid, is there an English translation on that site Robphy?

Oh never mind I downloaded the Microsoft ebook reader this works fine. Strange about the pdf?
 
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Both PDF files work, the one from MIT only takes some time to load. However, it is just the ones online that has all of the original(?) images.
 

FAQ: Re: Special and General Relativity papers

What is the difference between special and general relativity?

Special relativity deals with the relationship between space and time in the absence of gravity, while general relativity expands on this to include the effects of gravity on the fabric of space-time.

What are the main principles of special relativity?

The main principles of special relativity include the constant speed of light, the relativity of simultaneity, and time dilation and length contraction at high speeds.

How does general relativity explain gravity?

General relativity explains gravity as the curvature of space-time caused by the presence of mass and energy. Objects with mass create a "dip" in space-time, causing other objects to move towards them.

What are some practical applications of relativity?

Some practical applications of relativity include GPS systems (which use both special and general relativity to accurately calculate location and time), nuclear energy, and technologies such as MRI machines.

What are some current areas of research in relativity?

Current areas of research in relativity include black holes, gravitational waves, and the search for a unified theory that combines relativity with quantum mechanics.

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