Einstein's The Field Equations of Gravitation Paper

In summary, the conversation is about someone trying to find a translated copy of Einstein's paper "The Field Equations of Gravitation" from 1915. The person mentions that they have had trouble finding it and even considered going to a library to look for it. Another person suggests a book called "The Principle of Relativity" which contains Einstein's fundamental papers on special and general relativity. They also provide a link to the 1915 paper.
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Einstein's "The Field Equations of Gravitation" Paper

I'm trying to find a translated copy of this paper - but i can't find one anywhere! The 1905 papers are all over the place; i thought the this would be similar.

Does anyone have a copy, or recommendations on where to look?
Thanks.

P.S. At this point i'd actually consider going to a library and looking at a book that contains it... Woe, how desperate I've become.
 
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There's a Dover book called "The Principle of Relativity" that contains Einstein's fundamental papers on special and general relativity.
 
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Einstein's 1915 paper is available here.

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Field_Equations_of_Gravitation" [Broken]
 
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1. What are Einstein's field equations of gravitation?

Einstein's field equations of gravitation are a set of 10 equations that describe the relationship between the curvature of space-time and the distribution of matter and energy. They are a central part of Einstein's theory of general relativity, and they provide a mathematical framework for understanding the effects of gravity.

2. Why is Einstein's paper on the field equations of gravitation important?

Einstein's paper on the field equations of gravitation, also known as "The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity", is important because it introduced a revolutionary new understanding of gravity and space-time. It provided a more accurate and comprehensive explanation of the force of gravity compared to Newton's theory of gravity, and it has been confirmed by numerous experiments and observations.

3. How did Einstein come up with the field equations of gravitation?

Einstein developed the field equations of gravitation by building upon his previous work on the special theory of relativity and his understanding of the concept of space-time. He also incorporated the mathematics of differential geometry, which allowed him to describe the curvature of space-time in terms of the distribution of matter and energy.

4. What is the significance of the cosmological constant in Einstein's field equations of gravitation?

The cosmological constant, also known as Lambda, is a term in Einstein's field equations that represents the energy density of empty space. It was originally included by Einstein to balance out the effects of gravity and create a static universe, but later it was removed by Einstein himself as new evidence suggested that the universe was expanding. Today, the cosmological constant is used to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe.

5. Have Einstein's field equations of gravitation been proven correct?

Einstein's field equations of gravitation have been extensively tested and have been found to be incredibly accurate in predicting the behavior of gravity and space-time. They have been confirmed by numerous experiments and observations, including the bending of starlight near massive objects and the gravitational redshift. However, they are currently being challenged by new theories such as quantum mechanics and string theory, which aim to unify gravity with the other fundamental forces of nature.

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