Remarkable mind
Albert Einstein
Theoretical physicist · 1879–1955
Albert Einstein transformed modern physics through his work on relativity, light and the relationship between matter and energy. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect and later became a prominent public voice on peace, civil liberties and international cooperation.
Selected works and contributions
- Special relativity
- General relativity
- Photoelectric effect
Ideas to explore
- Curiosity
- Imagination
- Knowledge
- Responsibility
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