Topics Not on Wikipedia: Special Relativity, General Relativity, etc.

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In summary, the conversation discusses topics that are not present on Wikipedia, including the principles of special and general relativity, constrained systems, Dirac observables, Thiemann's Master constraint, Thomas Thiemann, group averaging, and refined algebraic quantization. The individual expresses their lack of knowledge on how to start new entries on Wikipedia and asks for assistance. It is suggested that they seek help on Wikipedia's talk pages.
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Here are a few topics not present in Wikipedia:

the principle of special relativity

the principle of general relativity

constrained systems

Dirac observables

Thiemann's Master constraint

Thomas Thiemann

Group averaging

Refined algebraic quantizationYou can probably think of more. I'm not very good with wiki and still not sure how to start new entries. If someone could explain how you do it or set up these entries for me that would be great! Thanks julian (computer div).
 
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julian said:
Here are a few topics not present in Wikipedia:

the principle of special relativity

the principle of general relativity

I'm at a loss as to why you would say these are not on Wikipedia since a Google search for either one brings up the Wikipedia article as first on the list.
 
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Why are you posting this on this forum and not on some wikipedia forum/talkpage?? If you don't know how to make new articles, then you should ask wikipedia. I'm not sure what we can do about it...
 
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OK the first two are combined into one entry - that's why I didn't notice.

Why posting here? I've been through the help pages on wiki and still don't know how to do it. Maybe I should try talk pages in wiki then.
 
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And no, I've been on the forum for a while. My motivation isn't to find out how gullible people are. Did you do a google search on the rest??
 
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To the OP, what micromass said is correct - posting here won't help. The best you can do is appeal to the wiki discussion / talk pages regarding creation of articles.
 
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1. What is special relativity?

Special relativity is a theory developed by Albert Einstein that describes the relationship between space and time. It states that the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion, and that the speed of light is constant regardless of the observer's frame of reference.

2. How is special relativity different from general relativity?

Special relativity deals with observers in uniform motion, while general relativity also takes into account accelerating observers and the effects of gravity. General relativity is a more comprehensive theory and is used to explain the behavior of objects in the presence of large masses.

3. What are some real-world applications of special relativity and general relativity?

Special relativity is essential for modern technologies such as GPS and particle accelerators, while general relativity is used in space exploration and to explain phenomena like black holes and gravitational lensing.

4. What are some common misconceptions about relativity?

One common misconception is that time slows down for objects in motion. In reality, time dilation only applies to the perception of time from different frames of reference. Another misconception is that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light, when in fact, it is the speed of light that is constant and cannot be exceeded.

5. Is special relativity and general relativity still considered valid theories?

Yes, both special and general relativity have been extensively tested and have withstood the test of time. They are still considered valid and are used in many scientific fields, including physics, astronomy, and engineering.

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