Confirming Einstein's General Theory of Relativity: One hundred years on

证实爱因斯坦的广义相对论：一百年过去了

• 批准号: ST/S001662/1
• 负责人: Sandra Voss
• 金额: $ 1.91万
• 依托单位: The Observatory Science Centre
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Research Grant
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2018 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=ST%2FS001662%2F1
• 关键词: Confirming; Einstein; General; Theory; Relativity

The key aims of the project are:1. To highlight the significance of the 100th anniversary of the total solar eclipse when observations first proved Einsteins General Theory of Relativity. The actual anniversary of the two expeditions on 29th May 1919 falls within the half term holidays making it an ideal opportunity to interactively engage the general public and families, sharing the story through practical demonstrations and talks, promoting family interaction and contributing to family science capital. Most may know the name Albert Einstein, some the name Arthur Eddington and many will have heard of the General Theory of Relativity but few will know the significance of the anniversary and how it changed our view of gravity. 2. To raise awareness of current research including LIGO which continues to prove Einstein's predictions and how funding bodies such as STFC are vital in supporting such important work. Not many visitors will be aware of LIGO; the importance of the discovery of gravitational waves and how it links back to Einstein. The intention is to involve experts in the field to communicate this knowledge in an understandable way allowing a much wider, diverse audience to gain an insight into areas of science they may otherwise not have access to. This will also facilitate researchers to share their knowledge and engage with new audiences. As a result, it is hoped that our visitors will take a more positive attitude towards the exciting world of STEM and the research that helps us understand how the Universe works.3. To introduce visitors to the fascinating world of radio astronomy: its history; how it was used in the initial indirect discovery of gravitational waves 40 years before LIGO directly detected them; its importance in current research including for example, satellite communications. 4. To engage with KS3 and KS4 students in under-served schools in deprived local areas through the outreach programme. Planetarium shows and accompanying interactive workshops highlighting gravity from Newton to Einstein, incorporating current research such as LIGO, will be offered to selected schools free of charge. The specific aim is to contribute to and support science education, encouraging young people in local areas with low science capital to take a more positive attitude towards STEM and introduce them to cutting edge science. 5. To contribute to and support science education within the OSC for: visiting schools across different Key Stages; home educators; visiting families and the general public during school holidays. Children are taught about gravity from a very early age but many may not grasp how fundamental it is to everyday life. The aim therefore is to develop and deliver, a fun, interactive science show for schools and families and key stage specific workshops for schools, demonstrating gravity. The overall impact of this project is to inspire and engage as many people as possible from diverse backgrounds including schools, the general public and families, with the fascinating world of gravity from Newton to Einstein to LIGO. The highlight will be to tell the story of the 1919 Eddington led expeditions when the 13-inch Astrographic refractor, still used by the OSC today, photographed the total solar eclipse which revolutionised the way gravity is viewed. It will showcase how LIGO, 100 years on, continues the story further proving Einstein's predictions were correct and raising awareness of STFC and its valuable contributions to current scientific research. Generating a more positive attitude to STEM in young people, encouraging them to take part for themselves and stimulating curiosity can only help towards ensuring sufficient people have the range of STEM skills vital to the country's future economy. Encouraging families to work together builds family science capital, making it more likely that children will aspire towards a science-related career.

该项目的主要目标是：1。为了突出日全食100周年的意义，当时的观测首次证明了爱因斯坦的广义相对论。1919年5月29日的两次探险的实际周年纪念日福尔斯落在半学期假期内，使其成为一个理想的机会，以互动方式参与公众和家庭，通过实际的演示和会谈分享故事，促进家庭互动，并为家庭科学资本做出贡献。大多数人可能知道阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的名字，有些人知道亚瑟·爱丁顿的名字，许多人听说过广义相对论，但很少有人知道这个周年纪念的意义，以及它如何改变了我们对引力的看法。2.提高人们对当前研究的认识，包括继续证明爱因斯坦预测的LIGO，以及STFC等资助机构在支持此类重要工作方面的重要性。没有多少游客会知道LIGO;引力波发现的重要性以及它如何与爱因斯坦联系起来。其目的是让该领域的专家以可理解的方式交流这一知识，使更广泛、更多样化的受众能够深入了解他们可能无法接触到的科学领域。这也将有助于研究人员分享他们的知识，并与新的受众接触。因此，我们希望我们的游客将采取更积极的态度对待令人兴奋的STEM世界和帮助我们了解宇宙如何运作的研究。3.向参观者介绍射电天文学的迷人世界：它的历史;在LIGO直接探测到引力波之前40年，它是如何用于最初的间接发现引力波的;它在当前研究中的重要性，例如，卫星通信。4.通过外展计划，与贫困地区服务不足学校的KS 3和KS 4学生接触。天文馆表演和伴随的互动研讨会将免费提供给选定的学校，重点介绍从牛顿到爱因斯坦的引力，结合目前的研究，如LIGO。具体目标是促进和支持科学教育，鼓励科学资本较低的地方地区的年轻人对STEM采取更积极的态度，并向他们介绍尖端科学。5.促进和支持OSC内的科学教育：在不同的关键阶段访问学校;家庭教育工作者;在学校假期访问家庭和公众。孩子们从很小的时候就开始学习重力，但许多人可能不理解它对日常生活的重要性。因此，其目的是为学校和家庭开发和提供一个有趣的互动科学节目，并为学校举办关键阶段的具体讲习班，展示重力。这个项目的总体影响是激励和吸引尽可能多的人，包括来自不同背景的学校，公众和家庭，从牛顿到爱因斯坦到LIGO的迷人的引力世界。亮点将是讲述1919年爱丁顿领导的探险队的故事，当时OSC今天仍在使用的13英寸天文折射仪拍摄了日全食，这彻底改变了人们看待重力的方式。它将展示100年后的LIGO如何继续这个故事，进一步证明爱因斯坦的预测是正确的，并提高人们对STFC及其对当前科学研究的宝贵贡献的认识。在年轻人中培养对STEM更积极的态度，鼓励他们自己参与并激发好奇心，只会有助于确保足够多的人拥有对国家未来经济至关重要的STEM技能。鼓励家庭共同努力建立家庭科学资本，使儿童更有可能渴望从事与科学有关的职业。