special theory of relativity

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According to the tenets of quantum field theory—an uneasy union between Einstein’s special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics used to model the behavior of subatomic particles—empty space isn’t actually empty.

From Scientific American • Dec. 19, 2022

The interaction also seemed incompatible with elements of his special theory of relativity.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2019

That constant value of the speed of light led to Einstein’s special theory of relativity in 1905.

From Nature • Apr. 15, 2019

Einstein’s special theory of relativity leads to a “twins paradox” in which someone moving at a high velocity, such as 17,500 mph in low Earth orbit, ages more slowly than a twin on Earth.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2019

This was true even of the special theory of relativity.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking