Early Life
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He showed an early aptitude for mathematics and physics, though he struggled with the rigid educational system of his time.
Theory of Relativity
Einstein's most famous contribution to physics is his theory of relativity, which he developed in two parts:
Special Relativity (1905): Introduced the famous equation E=mc², showing that mass and energy are equivalent.
General Relativity (1915): A theory of gravitation that describes gravity as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy.
Nobel Prize
In 1921, Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect, which was pivotal in establishing quantum theory.
Legacy
Einstein's work transformed our understanding of space, time, mass, and energy. He became a symbol of genius in popular culture and his name is synonymous with extraordinary intelligence.
