Editorial for the Special Issue 100 Years of Chronogeometrodynamics: The Status of the Einstein's Theory of Gravitation in Its Centennial Year

TL;DR

This editorial celebrates the centennial of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, reviewing its historical significance and outlining current research topics in gravitation and spacetime geometry.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of the theory's history and highlights current research directions in the field of gravitation and spacetime geometry.

Findings

Historical review of Einstein's theory

Outline of current research topics in gravitation

Recognition of ongoing advancements in the field

Abstract

The present Editorial introduces the Special Issue dedicated by the journal Universe to the General Theory of Relativity, the beautiful theory of gravitation of Einstein, a century after its birth. It reviews some of its key features in a historical perspective, and, in welcoming distinguished researchers from all over the world to contribute it, some of the main topics at the forefront of the current research are outlined.