Albert Einstein

Born:

March 14, 1879, Ulm, Württemberg, Germany

Died:

April 18, 1955, Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Nationality:

German (1879–1896), Stateless (1896–1901), Swiss (1901–1955), German (1914–1918), American (1940–1955)

Profession(s):

Theoretical Physicist

Early Life and Education

• Attended Luitpold Gymnasium in Munich but left without graduating.
• Family moved to Pavia, Italy after business failures.
• Completed his secondary education in Aarau, Switzerland.
• Graduated from the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich in 1900.

Career and Major Achievements

• Worked as a patent clerk in Bern, Switzerland (1902-1909).
• Published four groundbreaking papers in 1905, known as his "annus mirabilis" (miracle year).
• Professor at the University of Zurich (1909-1911).
• Professor at the German University in Prague (1911-1912).
• Professor at ETH Zurich (1912-1914).
• Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Physics in Berlin (1914-1933).
• Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey (1933-1955).
• Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect.

Notable Works

• Paper on Brownian motion (1905)
• Paper on the photoelectric effect (1905)
• Paper on Special Relativity (1905)
• Paper on Mass-Energy Equivalence (E=mc²) (1905)
• Paper on General Relativity (1916)

Legacy and Impact

Albert Einstein is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century. His theories of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space, time, gravity, and the universe. His work continues to inspire scientific advancements and technological innovations. Many have attempted a 'mathangi sathyamoorthy biography of albert' to capture the breadth of his genius, but the impact of his work endures.

Awards and Honors

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