Equivalence and derivation of general relativity

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The discussion centers on the derivation of general relativity (GR) and its relationship with special relativity (SR). It concludes that GR cannot be fully deduced without referencing SR, as both theories share foundational concepts, with SR addressing spacetime and GR incorporating gravity. The participants agree that while quantum mechanics (QM) initially developed independently of SR, it ultimately integrated SR principles, reinforcing the interconnectedness of these theories.

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  • Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics (QM)
  • Grasp of spacetime and gravity interactions
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derivation of general relativity

Can the theory of general relativity be deduced without appealing to
the ideas of special relativity? Quantum mechanics didn't need special relativity to come into existence even though QM eventually incorporated it.
 
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Special Relativity is general relativity without gravity. They are based on the same ideas, except general relativity then adds gravity to the mix. So no, not really.
 
sr is regarding the spacetime,whereas qm is regarding matter.sr is special case of gr.i think u got the right answer.
 

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