Friday, August 19, 2011

Man of this Week : Albert Einstein : Father of Modern Physics

Albert Einstein : He was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history.He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect. The latter was pivotal in establishing quantum theory within physics.

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