Albert Einstein

The man who changed the course of world....

Albert Einstein, born 14 March 1879 in German, was the worlds most well-known scientist and nuclear physicist. Having an Intelligence Quotient (I.Q.) of 165, he developed the general theory of relativity, causing a rapid revolution in Physics. Therefore, he is now considered to be the father of modern science, and the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Though he is best known for his infamous E = mc2 equation, he recieved the Nobel Prize in Physics (1921) for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect. The latter proved to be of crucial importance to the establishment of quantum theory in Physics. Einstein died in 18 April 1955. Nowadays, his intelligence and achievements have made the word Einstein synonymous with genius.