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'''The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein''' ''Compiled by Mahdi Al Husseini on 11/8/2015'' | '''The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein''' ''Compiled by Mahdi Al Husseini on 11/8/2015'' | ||
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Einstein's Theory of Relativity (sometimes known as the Theory of Special Relativity or Theory of General Relativity) determined that time and space are connected on a plane referred to as space-time. Massive objects create distortions in the space-time plane. Much as a heavy object on a piece of paper pulls the paper down, the impact of these massive objects on the space-time plane is what we feel as gravity. | |||
For additional information, please reference [[Einstein's Theory of Relativity]] | For additional information, please reference [[Einstein's Theory of Relativity]] | ||
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===Worm Holes=== | ===Worm Holes=== | ||
Wormholes (often referred to as the Einstein-Rosen Bridge) are hypothetical passages between far off points across the universe. Though the Theory of Relativity predicts the existence of wormholes, one has yet to be discovered. The wormhole concept of a shortcut across the universe has engaged prospects of teleportation, though there are a number of issue ranging from size to stability that prevent the survival of anything travelling through a wormhole. | |||
Revision as of 16:40, 8 November 2015
The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein Compiled by Mahdi Al Husseini on 11/8/2015
Personal Life
Scientific Contributions
Theory of Relativity
Einstein's Theory of Relativity (sometimes known as the Theory of Special Relativity or Theory of General Relativity) determined that time and space are connected on a plane referred to as space-time. Massive objects create distortions in the space-time plane. Much as a heavy object on a piece of paper pulls the paper down, the impact of these massive objects on the space-time plane is what we feel as gravity.
For additional information, please reference Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Worm Holes
Wormholes (often referred to as the Einstein-Rosen Bridge) are hypothetical passages between far off points across the universe. Though the Theory of Relativity predicts the existence of wormholes, one has yet to be discovered. The wormhole concept of a shortcut across the universe has engaged prospects of teleportation, though there are a number of issue ranging from size to stability that prevent the survival of anything travelling through a wormhole.
Other
Fun Facts
Einstein was offered the position of President of Israel, but refused stating his lack of "natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with people"
Einstein enjoyed sailing, playing violin, and smoking pipes.
"Albert Einstein is an anagram of 'Ten elite brains'"
Myths Debunked
Despite popular belief, Albert Einstein did not work on the Manhattan Project. The US Army refused to provide him the necessary security clearance, likely due to his liberal political ideology. Nevertheless, Einstein had written President Franklin D. Roosevelt a letter outlining the development of a fission uranium bomb, a decision he is said to have later regretted. Einstein's letter helped spur the development of nuclear weaponry.
The rumor that Einstein failed at mathematics in primary school is incorrect. By twelve, Einstein had already begun studying calculus and developing his own mathematical proofs!
See also
Further reading
Einstein, His Life and Universe by Walter Issacson, 2007
The World as I See It by Albert Einstein, 1949
External links
http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/laureates/1921/einstein-bio.html
http://www.biography.com/people/albert-einstein-9285408
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/physics/einstein-on-newton.html
References
http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2014/06/10-fun-albert-einstein-facts/