Einstein's theory of relativity, consisting of the special theory of relativity (1905) and the general theory of relativity (1915), revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and gravity. It introduced the famous equation E=mc²
Photoelectric Effect:
In 1905, Einstein published a paper on the photoelectric effect, which explained how light can behave as both a wave and a particle (photon). This work won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
Einstein's 1905 paper on Brownian motion provided experimental evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules. By explaining the erratic motion of particles suspended in a fluid, Einstein confirmed the kinetic theory of matter.
Einstein Refrigerator:
Although not as well-known as his scientific theories, Einstein co-invented an absorption refrigerator with his former student Leo Szilard in 1926. The Einstein refrigerator does not require any moving parts and uses the principles of absorption
Einstein's Mass-Energy Equivalence:
The equation E=mc², derived from Einstein's theory of relativity, established the equivalence between mass and energy. This discovery has had far-reaching consequences and is the basis for nuclear energy
Theory of Brownian Motion:
Building upon his work on the photoelectric effect and the theory of relativity, Einstein developed a comprehensive theoretical framework to explain the motion of particles suspended in a fluid.
Einstein spent much of his later years attempting to develop a unified field theory, which aimed to describe all fundamental forces of nature within a single mathematical framework.
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