How do gravitons fit into the general theory of relativity?

I am hearing more and more about gravitons, but cannot put my head around them.





The general theory of relativity states that gravity is caused by the curving of space-time. If this is so, how can there be a particle that transfers gravity? How can a particle that has mass transfer gravity?





Is there something I am missing? Are gravitons part of a theory that considers relativity false? I'd like as much detail as possible. Thanks.|||They are like two different ways of describing the same thing


it's easy to see what happens, but to come up with a mechanism that works with other ideas that you're involved with is where the different ideas come from. Space time from a more geometry based background. Gravitons from the particle based backgrounds


which is "correct"? Who knows?! Neither? Both work depending how you look at it. You'll get the same predictions either way. You should if they describe the same thing!


if you study it post-grad you may even find out how the two theories are the same


otherwise, don't worry too much!