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What circumstantial factor facilitated Einstein's early scientific breakthroughs?
What circumstantial factor facilitated Einstein's early scientific breakthroughs?
- His Nobel Prize recognition
- His professorship at the University of Berlin
- His emigration to the US
- His work at the Swiss patent office (correct)
Which of Einstein's theories specifically addressed the seemingly random movement of particles suspended in fluids?
Which of Einstein's theories specifically addressed the seemingly random movement of particles suspended in fluids?
- General Relativity
- Photoelectric Effect
- Brownian Motion (correct)
- Special Relativity
In what year did Einstein publish his General Theory of Relativity?
In what year did Einstein publish his General Theory of Relativity?
- 1905
- 1933
- 1921
- 1915 (correct)
What prompted Einstein's emigration to the United States?
What prompted Einstein's emigration to the United States?
Which of Einstein's scientific contributions revolutionized the understanding of space, time, and gravity?
Which of Einstein's scientific contributions revolutionized the understanding of space, time, and gravity?
What significant recognition did Einstein receive in 1921?
What significant recognition did Einstein receive in 1921?
Where was Albert Einstein born?
Where was Albert Einstein born?
Einstein's later years were marked by his advocacy for what cause?
Einstein's later years were marked by his advocacy for what cause?
In what journal were Einstein's groundbreaking 1905 papers published?
In what journal were Einstein's groundbreaking 1905 papers published?
One image shows a formula on Einstein's board, what is visible?
One image shows a formula on Einstein's board, what is visible?
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Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
A renowned physicist known for his theories on relativity and quantum physics.
Early Life
Early Life
Born in 1879 in Ulm, Germany; displayed a talent for math and learning.
Swiss Patent Office
Swiss Patent Office
Where Einstein worked, providing time for his scientific research.
Special Relativity
Special Relativity
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General Relativity
General Relativity
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Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Effect
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Brownian Motion
Brownian Motion
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Nobel Prize in Physics
Nobel Prize in Physics
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Emigration to the US
Emigration to the US
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Advocacy for Peace
Advocacy for Peace
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Study Notes
Albert Einstein's Life and Work
- German-born physicist, 1879-1955
- Developed general and special theories of relativity
- Ideas profoundly influenced 20th-century physics
- Paved way for technologies like nuclear energy and solar power
Milestones in Einstein's Career
- Published four scientific papers in 1905, attracting academic attention
- Became professor at the University of Berlin, publishing "General Theory of Relativity" in 1915
- Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for theoretical physics
- Emigrated to the US in 1933 due to Nazi persecution of Jews
Einstein's Early Life and Education
- Jewish parents in Ulm, Germany
- Natural talent in mathematics and a love of learning
- Schooling in Switzerland after periods in Germany and Italy
- Failed to secure teaching position, worked as a clerk at Swiss patent office in 1902
- Employed "thought experiments" to overcome initial research limitations
Landmark Findings
- Published four papers in Annalen der Physik in 1905
- Explained the photoelectric effect and Brownian motion, puzzling scientists for a long time
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