Albert Einstein (Introduction)

Albert Einstein live in March 14th 1879 until April 18th 1955. He is a scientist, in theoretical physics who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century. He put to the front the theory of relativity and also greatly contributed to the development of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and cosmology. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect and "for his services to Theoretical Physics".

After the theory of general relativity being formulated, Einstein became famous throughout the world, an unusual achievement for a scientist. In his old age, his fame beyond the fame of all scientists ever, and in popular culture, Einstein has become a byword for intelligence or even genius. His face is one of the most known around the world.

In 1999, Einstein called the "People of the Century" by Time magazine. Its popularity also makes the name "Einstein" is used extensively in advertising and other merchandise, and finally "Albert Einstein" are registered as a trademarks.

To appreciate them, a unit of the photochemical were named Einstein, a chemical element named einsteinium, and a named asteroid 2001 Einstein.
Einstein's most famous formula is (see E = mc ²):

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