LENS-LIKE ACTION OF A STAR BY THE DEVIATION OF LIGHT IN THE GRAVITATIONAL FIELD.

@article{Einstein1936LENSLIKEAO,
  title={LENS-LIKE ACTION OF A STAR BY THE DEVIATION OF LIGHT IN THE GRAVITATIONAL FIELD.},
  author={Albert B. Einstein},
  journal={Science},
  year={1936},
  volume={84 2188},
  pages={
          506-7
        }
}
  • A. Einstein
  • Published 4 December 1936
  • Geology, Physics
  • Science
Some time ago, R. W. Mandi paid me a visit and asked me to publish the results of a little calculation, which I had made at his request. This note complies with his wish. 
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