Biography

Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (with quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc², which has been viewed as "the world's most famous equation".

Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect", a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory.

He was visiting the United States when Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933 and, being Jewish, did not go back to Germany, where he had been a professor at the Berlin Academy of Sciences. He settled in the U.S., becoming an American citizen in 1940. On the eve of World War II, he endorsed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt alerting him to the potential development of "extremely powerful bombs of a new type" and recommending that the U.S. begin similar research. This eventually led to what would become the Manhattan Project.

Work

Special Theory of Relativity (1905)

General Theory of Relativity (1916)

The Evolution of Physics (1938)

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Known for his intellectual achievements and originality, Einstein has become synonymous with genius. His face and name are instantly recognizable, and his legacy continues to influence science, philosophy, and popular culture.

This little page is devoted to the great scientist Albert Einstein. May he rest in peace in heaven and his wisdom guide us through all times.