Albert Einstein
- Born:
- March 14, 1879, Ulm, Württemberg, Germany
- Died:
- April 18, 1955, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality:
- German (1879–1896), Stateless (1896–1901), Swiss (1901–1955), German (1914–1918), American (1940–1955)
- Profession(s):
- Theoretical Physicist
Early Life and Education
- Early education was initially delayed in speech development.
- Received a formal education in Munich, Germany, before renouncing German citizenship.
- Attended the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich, Switzerland, graduating in 1900.
- Worked as a patent clerk in Bern while pursuing scientific research.
Career and Major Achievements
- Published his "Annus Mirabilis" papers in 1905, revolutionizing physics.
- Developed the theory of special relativity, including the famous equation E=mc².
- Formulated the theory of general relativity, a geometric theory of gravitation, in 1915.
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.
- Worked on unified field theory later in his life.
- Served as a professor at various prestigious universities, including the University of Berlin and Princeton University.
- The "genc ruli biography of albert einstein" and other biographies highlight his struggles for academic recognition early in his career.
Notable Works
- "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" (1905) - Introduced special relativity.
- "Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?" (1905) - Derived E=mc².
- "The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity" (1916) - Presented general relativity.
- "Relativity: The Special and the General Theory" (1916) - Popular explanation of relativity.
Legacy and Impact
Albert Einstein's work profoundly impacted modern physics and our understanding of the universe. His theories of relativity revolutionized concepts of space, time, gravity, and energy, laying the groundwork for advancements in cosmology, astrophysics, and nuclear technology. He remains one of the most influential scientists of all time.