Philosophy of Physics Seminar (Thursday - Week 4, TT21)

Philosophy of Physics

In 1917 and 1918, Einstein maintained that in general relativity the spacetime metric is fully determined by the distribution of matter. I’ll worry about what he meant by this, whether it makes any sense, and whether any claim in the neighbourhood is true.
 

All of those wishing to attend should email Adam Caulton in order to register attendance.


Philosophy of Physics Seminar Convenor for TT21: Adam Caulton  | Philosophy of Physics Group Website