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I heard that energy is a form of matter in general relativity. If it is true, could you tell me any book about this phenomenon, please?
Spar said:I heard that energy is a form of matter in general relativity.
From what you have written, I think you are having a problem forming the best question to find out what you want. You need to read a bit (lot?) about Relativity. This wiki link on Special relativity will take you to the relationship "E=mc2" which is the 'equivalence between energy and mass' you are referring to. When you have read that link and anything else you find you can cope with, get back to PF with specific questions, based on and quoting what you have read. Open ended Q and A really doesn't work very well at any level.Spar said:I heard that energy is a form of matter in general relativity. If it is true, could you tell me any book about this phenomenon, please?
In any case your first bet is Special Relativity first. ('Rumors' out there can quote you anything ...)Spar said:general relativity
General relativity is a theory developed by Albert Einstein that explains the relationship between matter and energy, and how they affect the fabric of space and time. It is one of the two pillars of modern physics, along with quantum mechanics.
General relativity proposes that the presence of matter and energy warps the fabric of space and time, creating what we perceive as gravity. This explains the behavior of objects in the universe, from the motion of planets in our solar system to the bending of light by massive celestial bodies.
The key concepts of general relativity include the equivalence principle, which states that there is no difference between gravitational acceleration and acceleration due to a force, and the curvature of spacetime, which explains how matter and energy affect the geometry of the universe.
General relativity has several practical applications, such as GPS technology, which relies on the precise measurement of time and space to determine location. It also helps us understand and predict the behavior of black holes, gravitational waves, and the expansion of the universe.
Despite its success in explaining many phenomena, general relativity is still not fully understood. One of the biggest challenges is reconciling it with quantum mechanics, as the two theories have different explanations for the behavior of matter and energy at a fundamental level. Additionally, general relativity has not been successfully merged with other fundamental forces, such as electromagnetism and the strong and weak nuclear forces.