Albert Einstein

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Albert Einstein (* 14. März 1879 in Ulm, Königreich Württemberg (Deutsches Reich); † 18. April 1955 in Princeton, USA) war ein theoretischer Physiker. Seine Beiträge veränderten maßgeblich das physikalische Weltbild; 100 führende Physiker wählten ihn 1999 zum größten Physiker aller Zeiten. Im Laufe seines Lebens hielt er teilweise überlappende Staatsbürgerschaften folgender Nationen: Königreich Württemberg bzw. Freier Volksstaat Württemberg im Deutschen Reich (1879--1896 und 1914--1933), Schweiz (1901--55), Österreich-Ungarn (1911--1912), USA (1940--1955).

Einsteins Hauptwerk ist die Relativitätstheorie, die das Verständnis von Raum und Zeit revolutionierte. Im Jahr 1905 erschien seine Arbeit mit dem Titel Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Körper, deren Inhalt heute als spezielle Relativitätstheorie bezeichnet wird. 1916 publizierte Einstein die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie. Auch zur Quantenphysik leistete er wesentliche Beiträge: Für seine Erklärung des photoelektrischen Effekts, die er ebenfalls 1905 publiziert hatte, wurde ihm im November 1922 der Nobelpreis für Physik für 1921 verliehen. Seine theoretischen Arbeiten spielten -- im Gegensatz zur verbreiteten Meinung -- beim Bau der Atombombe und der Entwicklung der Kernenergie nur eine indirekte Rolle.

Albert Einstein gilt als Inbegriff des Forschers und Genies. Er nutzte jedoch seine außerordentliche Bekanntheit auch außerhalb der naturwissenschaftlichen Fachwelt bei seinem Einsatz für Völkerverständigung und Frieden. In diesem Zusammenhang verstand er sich selbst als Pazifist, Sozialist und Zionist.


Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist, philosopher and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best known scientists and intellectuals of all time. A German-Swiss Nobel laureate, he is often regarded as the father of modern physics. He 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".

Near the beginning of his career, Einstein thought that Newtonian mechanics was no longer enough to reconcile the laws of classical mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field. This led to the development of his special theory of relativity. He realized, however, that the principle of relativity could also be extended to gravitational fields, and with his subsequent theory of gravitation in 1916, he published a paper on the general theory of relativity. He continued to deal with problems of statistical mechanics and quantum theory, which led to his explanations of particle theory and the motion of molecules. He also investigated the thermal properties of light which laid the foundation of the photon theory of light. In 1917, Einstein applied the general theory of relativity to model the structure of the universe as a whole.

On the eve of World War II in 1939, he personally alerted President Franklin D. Roosevelt that Germany might be developing an atomic weapon, and recommended that the U.S. begin uranium procurement and nuclear research. As a result, Roosevelt advocated such research, leading to the creation of the top secret Manhattan Project, and the U.S. becoming the first and only country to possess nuclear weapons during the war.

Einstein published more than 300 scientific along with over 150 non-scientific works, and received honorary doctorate degrees in science, medicine and philosophy from many European and American universities; he also wrote about various philosophical and political subjects such as socialism and international relations. His great intelligence and originality has made the word "Einstein" synonymous with genius.

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[dhaval128]

My all time favourite scientist........



[QMPhilosophe]

The piece of music is by film composer Thomas Newman, from the film Revolutionary Road.

[safenders]

If only he and Tesla could have worked side by side the I feel they could have made exponential progress even compared to their many great achievements 

[boatpro1988]

every few generations or so therss a albert einstein that comes i wonder who will be next and what he will bring to us

[tiagom30]

i think; how many nights did he pass awake to show us some reality. Tank you Dr Albert Einstein, thank you...

[adeadlyclown21]

he was a good man but he hated himself for helping create the atomic bomb

[valttu94]

Great man!

[antoniobonifati]

It's so funny how we age. I am going to study physics before it's too late. There is no better way to do something good with one's life. It's also amusing and rewarding in itself, if nothing else for "religious" reasons: by studying physics you try to understand God using your reason in the only way which is right and in doing that you get a little bit closer to him.

[hichamlord]

@QMPhilosophe: thank yu mr QMPhilosophe ^^

[Habicht1de]

What's the name of the song ???