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What groundbreaking theories did Albert Einstein develop that revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity?
What groundbreaking theories did Albert Einstein develop that revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity?
In what year did Albert Einstein receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?
In what year did Albert Einstein receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?
In which country was Albert Einstein born?
In which country was Albert Einstein born?
What significant event in Einstein's early career provided him with the time to pursue his own research?
What significant event in Einstein's early career provided him with the time to pursue his own research?
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What was the subject of Einstein's Nobel Prize?
What was the subject of Einstein's Nobel Prize?
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What prompted Albert Einstein to leave Germany in 1933?
What prompted Albert Einstein to leave Germany in 1933?
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Einstein's theories of relativity dramatically impacted which of the following?
Einstein's theories of relativity dramatically impacted which of the following?
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What significant scientific warning did Albert Einstein contribute to?
What significant scientific warning did Albert Einstein contribute to?
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In what year did Albert Einstein publish his General Theory of Relativity?
In what year did Albert Einstein publish his General Theory of Relativity?
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What did Einstein publish in the journal Annales der Physik in 1905 besides explanation of Brownian motion and photoelectric effect?
What did Einstein publish in the journal Annales der Physik in 1905 besides explanation of Brownian motion and photoelectric effect?
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Flashcards
Special Theory of Relativity
Special Theory of Relativity
Einstein's theory explaining the relationship between space and time for observers in uniform motion.
General Theory of Relativity
General Theory of Relativity
Einstein's theory describing gravity as the curvature of space-time caused by mass.
Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Effect
The phenomenon where light can eject electrons from a material, explained by Einstein.
Nobel Prize 1921
Nobel Prize 1921
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Russell-Einstein Manifesto
Russell-Einstein Manifesto
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Brownian Motion
Brownian Motion
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Doctoral Thesis 1905
Doctoral Thesis 1905
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Ulm, Germany
Ulm, Germany
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Swiss Patent Office
Swiss Patent Office
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Impact on Physics
Impact on Physics
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Study Notes
Albert Einstein
- German-born physicist
- Developed general and special theories of relativity
- Theories fundamentally changed understanding of space, time, and gravity
- Work paved the way for nuclear energy and solar power
Milestones
- Published four scientific papers in 1905
- Papers gained attention from academics worldwide
- Published "General Theory of Relativity" in 1915
Seminal Work
- Worked as a professor at the University of Berlin
- Published "General Theory of Relativity"
Global Recognition
- Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921
- Awarded for services in theoretical physics
Leaves Germany
- Emigrated to the US in 1933
- Left Germany due to Nazi persecution and oppression of Jews
Advocates Peace
- Signed the Russell-Einstein Manifesto in 1955
- Manifesto warned public of the dangers of nuclear weapons
Early Life
- Born to Jewish parents in Ulm, Germany
- Showed natural talent for math and science
- Completed schooling in Switzerland
- Worked as a clerk at the Swiss patent office
- Worked on research in his free time
Landmark Findings
- Submitted doctoral thesis to University of Zurich in 1905
- Published four papers in Annalen der Physik
- Papers explained the photoelectric effect and Brownian motion
- Breakthroughs transformed fundamental physics laws
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Test your knowledge on the life and groundbreaking theories of Albert Einstein. Explore his contributions to physics, his emigration to the U.S., and his advocacy for peace. Understand how his work transformed our comprehension of space, time, and gravity.
