Introduction to General Relativity - Lecture 1

Explore the foundational concepts of General Relativity in this introductory lecture delivered by Ashoke Sen at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences on January 17, 2023. Over the course of 1 hour and 42 minutes, delve into Einstein's revolutionary theory that redefined our understanding of gravity, spacetime, and the fundamental structure of the universe. This lecture serves as an entry point for those interested in theoretical physics and the mathematical framework that describes how massive objects warp the fabric of spacetime.