Did Einstein Disbelieve in General Relativity Geometry?

In summary, Einstein did not actually disbelieve in General Relativity Geometry. Despite his initial hesitation and skepticism, he developed the theory and defended it against critics. The misconception may have arisen due to his doubts and disagreements with certain aspects of the theory, but he never rejected it entirely. Some of the aspects he questioned included the cosmological constant and the existence of black holes. However, his doubts did not affect the widespread acceptance of the theory by the scientific community, as it has been extensively tested and confirmed through experiments and observations. The current consensus among scientists is that General Relativity Geometry is a highly accurate and successful theory, though ongoing efforts are being made to reconcile it with other theories and phenomena.
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I have read this paper http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1355219813000695 that the author try to said that einstein not believe that gravity is not cause the space time curvature. I want to know that this is true or not. Because when I have read about general relativity I always found that space time curvature was einstein idea.
 
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1. Did Einstein actually disbelieve in General Relativity Geometry?

No, Einstein did not actually disbelieve in General Relativity Geometry. He developed the theory of General Relativity and was a strong advocate for it, even defending it against critics.

2. Why is there a misconception that Einstein disbelieved in General Relativity Geometry?

The misconception may have originated due to Einstein's initial hesitation and skepticism towards his own theory, as well as his constant efforts to improve and refine it. He also had disagreements with some aspects of the theory, but never rejected it entirely.

3. What were some of the aspects of General Relativity Geometry that Einstein questioned?

Einstein questioned the cosmological constant, which he initially included in his equations but later removed due to new evidence. He also had doubts about the existence of black holes, but eventually accepted their existence as a consequence of his theory.

4. Did Einstein's doubts about General Relativity Geometry affect its acceptance by the scientific community?

No, Einstein's doubts did not significantly affect the acceptance of General Relativity Geometry by the scientific community. In fact, the theory has been extensively tested and confirmed by numerous experiments and observations, solidifying its place as one of the pillars of modern physics.

5. What is the current consensus on General Relativity Geometry among scientists?

The current consensus among scientists is that General Relativity Geometry is a highly accurate and successful theory in explaining the behavior of gravity and the universe on a large scale. However, there are still ongoing efforts to reconcile it with quantum mechanics, as well as potential modifications to better explain certain phenomena such as dark matter and dark energy.

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