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  1. Learn GR & SR Theory: Recommended Books & Math for Dummies

    Sep 13, 2006 · I believe Einstein gave up the ether concept and definitely opted for the physical relativity principle at least a couple of years before the final formulation of SRT, perhaps even earlier. At any …

  2. Alternative theories to General Relativity • Physics Forums

    Oct 8, 2020 · The conversation also touches on the need for a quantum gravity theory, similar to the challenges faced by Einstein in developing special relativity. Some participants express skepticism …

  3. Learn the Basics of Hilbert Spaces and Their Relatives: Definitions

    Feb 16, 2018 · It is a fascinating give and take which did not start with and continues up today in realms as gauge theories, Lie theory, representation theory, string theories or homological algebra, and the …

  4. Books on General Relativity for dummies - Physics Forums

    Jun 21, 2015 · Love to learn GR but lack or dislike doctoral mathematics. Here is a list of books through which one can catch the essence of the subject and also learn its mathematics without much pain to …

  5. General Relativity for Dummies - Physics Forums

    May 26, 2007 · General Relativity is an advanced theory, which needs a fair bit of advanced mathematics in order to understand it. There is no chance that you will be able to learn GR in a …

  6. All About the Einstein Field Equations - Physics Forums

    Feb 26, 2024 · The Einstein Field Equations (EFE) are a set of ten interrelated differential equations that form the core of Einstein's general theory of relativity. These equations describe how matter and …

  7. The 7 Basic Rules of Quantum Mechanics - Physics Forums

    May 11, 2019 · The following formulation in terms of 7 basic rules of quantum mechanics was agreed upon among the science advisors of Physics Forums.

  8. What Are Good Beginner Books for Learning Physics and Cosmology?

    Aug 14, 2010 · Hi, I am new to physicsforums and physic's stuff in general. I just read a book titled String Theory for Dummies because I was interested in learning what string theory really was. I then …

  9. Group Theory Basics: Where Can I Learn More? - Physics Forums

    Apr 23, 2003 · [SOLVED] Group Theory For Dummies I've become interested in learning about Group Theory. I don't know too much but I see it spring up all over the place and would just like to know …

  10. Is Special Relativity a field theory? - Physics Forums

    Jul 21, 2013 · Special relativity is a framework upon which field theories can be developed, it is not a field theory in and of itself.