How Einstein’s theory of gravitation experienced a Renaissance after World War II

Einstein’s 1915 theory of gravitation (General Relativity), is now considered one of the pillars of modern physics. It contributes to our understanding of cosmology and of fundamental interactions between particles. But that was not always the case. In a new article, historians of science and physicists share their views on the process, especially the ‘Renaissance’ of General Relativity, following progressive transformation of the theory into a bona fide physics theory.