Biographical entry Einstein, Albert (1879 - 1955)
- Born
- 14 March 1879
Germany - Died
- 18 April 1955
- Occupation
- Theoretical physicist
Summary
Albert Einstein was the originator of the special and general theories of relativity, 1905 and 1916, which assumed the constancy of speed of light in a vacuum, particle-like properties of light and relativity of motion and rest. He worked in Germany and the USA.
Archival resources
National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection
- Albert Einstein - Records, 1901 - 1955; National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection. Details
Published resources
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'Einstein, Albert', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-382451. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 10 September 2004
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