Einstein Publishes His Special Theory of Relativity
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Education, Science
- Subcategories: Scientists, Physics, Physicists
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, 20th & 21st Century European History, German History
- Geographical Location: Switzerland
- Date: 1905
Article abstract: Einstein publishes his Special Theory of Relativity and demonstrates the inadequacy of Newtonian physics to explain key experimental results, thus inaugurating an era of revolutionary change in physical theory.
Summary of Event
Albert Einstein, born at Ulm in Germany in 1989, showed early precocity in mathematics and the natural sciences. After receiving a doctoral degree, he held several unsuccessful teaching posts before becoming examiner of patents at the Swiss Patent Office in Berne. He devoted his spare time to theoretical...
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