The original papers of Einstein about GR

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The discussion centers on the original papers of Albert Einstein regarding his general theory of relativity (GR), including inquiries about the timeline of publication and the availability of these papers in English online.

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  • Exploratory, Historical

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks about the timeline and format of Einstein's publications on general relativity, seeking clarity on whether it was a series of papers or a single article.
  • Another participant suggests using Google Books to find the papers.
  • A different participant provides a timeline indicating that the original papers on GR were published from 1907 to 1915, along with links to resources for further reading.
  • Several participants express appreciation for the shared links and resources related to Einstein's work.

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Participants generally agree on the timeline of Einstein's publications but do not reach a consensus on the specific format of those publications or the best sources for accessing them online.

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The discussion does not clarify the specific content or significance of the papers mentioned, nor does it address the completeness or accuracy of the provided links.

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Readers interested in the historical development of general relativity, Einstein's original works, or the availability of scientific literature online may find this discussion useful.

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How did Einstein come to pushish his general theory of relativity? Was it in a series of papers over a few years, or in one definite article?

In either case, are these (or this) papers available on the internet in engligh?

Thanks.
 
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Very cool links! Thanks.
 
http://www.Alberteinstein.info/gallery/gtext3.html"
 
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Ah perfect! Thank you Ich.
 

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