In this post I will be doing some research into the theory of relativity to try and jot down all the information I will be using in my designs. This can include general information, quotes, statistics, images and so on. I will also make sure I’m showing which sources I am using throughout.
General Info
– The theory of relativity includes two theories by Albert Einstein – special relativity and general relativity.
– The general concepts of this theory:
- Measurements of various quantities are relative to the velocities of observers. In particular, space contracts and time dilates.
- Spacetime: space and time should be considered together and in relation to each other.
- Space is a physical entity that can be changed, space is not just nothing, space can affect mass (gravity)
- The speed of light is nonetheless invariant, the same for all observers.
– 1905, special relativity. 1915, general relativity.
Quotes
“By 1905, Albert Einstein had created a new framework for the laws of physics – his special theory of relativity. However, one facet of physics appeared to be incompatible with his new ideas: the gravitational force as described by Newton’s law of gravity. Special relativity provides a new framework for physics only when gravity is excluded. Years later, Einstein managed to unify gravity and his relativistic ideas of space and time. The result was another revolutionary new theory, general relativity.” – einstein online
Examples and Equations
– E = mc 2
– A clock ticks slower when travelling at a high speed than when it does when stationary.
Images
I am thinking of taking existing images and turning them into a cartoon style either by hand, on a graphics tablet or on photoshop by using shapes and brushes. I have already found some existing cartoon planets that I like so I will be trying to make my own versions of those. I also want some imagery that isn’t cartoon so it’s not overloaded by it. Some ideas of what imagery I’ll want:
- Black hole, space, planets, rockets, international space station, etc
- Albert Einstein portrait
- Blackboard and chalk (to display information as if it was written on one)
- Clocks to show time
- A diagram to show gravity