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The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein | '''The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein | ||
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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. | 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. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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===Further reading=== | ===Further reading=== | ||
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http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/2014/06/10-fun-albert-einstein-facts/ | |||
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/12/albert-einstein-did-not-fail-at-mathematics-in-school/ | |||
[[Category:Notable Scientists]] | [[Category:Notable Scientists]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 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
Worm Holes
Scientific Collaborations
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.
See also
Page:Einstein's Theory of Relativity
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/