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Question
How does Einstein's theory of relativity apply in space?
You'll need to be more specific. How does it not apply in space? Relativity applies to the curvature of spacetime. Since gravitation represents energy density, the gravitational field itself gravitates (hence, how we can have gravitational waves). Is there a specific question about relativity? Empty space? A specific problem you're pondering?
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Steve Nelson
Expertise
Fusion, solar flares, cosmic rays, radiation in space, and stellar physics questions. Generally, nuclear-related astrophysics, but I can usually point you in the right direction if it's not nuclear-related or if it's nuclear but not astrophysics.
Experience
Currently a physics professor at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Doctoral dissertation was on a reaction in CNO-cycle fusion, worked in gamma-ray astronomy in the space science division of the naval research laboratory in the high-energy space environment branch.
Organizations
Physics professor at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in physics, research was on nuclear fusion reactions important in stellar fusion.
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