Albert Einstein

Adel Delloum
March 20,2023

Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who is widely con-

sidered to be one of the most important figures in the history of science. Born
in 1879 in Ulm, Germany, Einstein showed an early aptitude for mathematics
and science, but struggled in school due to his rebellious nature and disdain for
authority.
After graduating from high school, Einstein applied to the Swiss Federal In-
stitute of Technology (ETH Zurich), where he studied physics and mathematics.
After graduating in 1900, Einstein struggled to find work in his field, working
as a clerk and tutor to make ends meet. It wasn’t until 1905, when he was just
26 years old, that Einstein published a series of papers that would revolutionize
our understanding of the universe.
In his first paper, Einstein proposed a new theory of light that showed that
it could behave both as a wave and as a particle. In his second paper, Ein-
stein introduced the idea of special relativity, which fundamentally changed our
understanding of space and time. In his third paper, Einstein proposed the
famous equation E = mc2 , which showed that mass and energy are two sides of
the same coin.
Einstein’s work in these papers laid the foundation for modern physics and
earned him worldwide acclaim. In 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in
Physics for his work on theoretical physics.
Throughout his life, Einstein was a vocal pacifist and advocate for world
peace. He spoke out against the use of nuclear weapons and urged leaders to
work towards disarmament. In 1933, Einstein emigrated to the United States
to escape Nazi persecution, and he later became a citizen.
Einstein continued to work on theoretical physics throughout his life, but
also became a public figure and a symbol of scientific genius. He died in 1955
at the age of 76, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire scientists and
thinkers around the world.