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Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
When I was in junior high school we heard that Einstein had failed math in school. I am sure this was told in order to give us hope that if we had a hard time with a subject it didn't need to precede lifetime failure in that area. But the example was false. Einstein had a hard time in school, but it wasn't because he didn't know his math. White and Gribbin [see bibliography] address this same phenomenon in their preface: "...Writers have made allegations about Albert Einstein's life and character which do not so much suggest that the idol has feet of clay, but imply that it is entirely made of clay. This is surprising, not least because those allegations were made largely on the basis of the same documentary material available to us while we were writing our biography, and we found no evidence for such an extreme view. It has been claimed, for example, that Einstein...treated his children badly, and that he was solely to blame for the divorce from his first wife, who ought to have been given credit for helping him to develop the special theory of relativity. "All of these stories contain an element of truth.... But the suggestions that these aspects of his character dominated Einstein's entire life...if absurd. Yes, Einstein...was a distant father who did not have a close relationship with his children' yes, but putting his work first he did precipitate the divorce (but gave his ex-wife, Mileva, the financial proceeds of his Nobel Prize, on which she could live securely); yes, Mileva did help develop the special theory of relativity, but only by checking Albert's arithmetic. "...The most attractive aspect of the man is that he was not a cold, inhuman figure bent over a mass of scribbled calculations--there were many other facets to his personality. He was a man greatly preoccupied with politics, religion, philosophy, and the human condition. He was musical, widely read, and interested in all aspects of life."
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Albert Einstein, Scientist
Brief biography of Albert Einstein, German-born Swiss-American mathematical physicist famous for Theory of Relativity with equation E=MC2.
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What's the Matter with Albert?
"What's the Matter with Albert?" tells the story of Albert Einstein's childhood through his own eyes and those of Cub Reporter, Billy. This is a marvelous book and a must read for all kids who love a good story.
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Brownian Motion and Atomic Theory
Following up on the work of John Dalton, Robert Brown and, later, Albert Einstein, would finally help to convince the world of the existence of atoms.
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Relativity and Bending Light
While many physicists would have believed it to be impossible, Albert Einstein's prediction that light could be bent by gravity acted to change the course of physics.
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51. How Are We Doing?
E=mc2 is a formula that defines more than energy and matter. Therein also lies a suggestion to help us cope and continue on with greater motivation.
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Answers to Puzzles of the Elements
Last week I presented a series of puzzles using symbols from chemistry and physics. Here they are unravelled.
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Autism Heroes
There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism.
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Dowsing
Divining has been used for centuries to find water and other hidden objects.
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Flights of Fancy at the National Air and Space Museum
From first flight to futuristic space technologies, the National Air and Space Museum is the place to go in Washington DC to get your flight fix.
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Induction vs. Deduction in Science
The "Scientific Method" is often summed up as a choice between two diametrically opposed, yet often coexisting modes of thought: Induction and Deduction
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Max Planck and Light Quanta
In 1900, Max Planck announced a solution to the black-body problem, and in doing so set physics on a revolutionary new path altogether.
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Peter Galison's Take on Relativity
Peter Galison's remarkable work on science at the end of the 19th century gives an entirely new and interesting take on the motives and methods behind relativity theory.
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Relativistic Effects
When an object with mass moves at a speed approaching the speed of light, it's inherent properties are changed in surprising ways.
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Relativity and Electromagnetism
The first and foremost issue that set Einstein's new view of relativity apart from the relativity of Galileo were the problems encountered with the new study of light.
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Simultaneity and Relativity
In striving to develop his theory of Special Relativity, Einstein was forced to prove that truly simultaneous events could never possibly be measured.
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The Addition of Velocities
In theory, the law of the addition of velocities seems to be perfectly logical. When viewed in light of relativity, however, everything begins to change.
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The Equivalence of Mass and Energy
Einstein's theory of special relativity resulted in perhaps the most famous equation every created, and changed the world of science forever.
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The Equivalence Principle
When Albert Einstein first realized that gravitational mass and inertial mass were the same thing, the resulting thoughts led him to expanding the theory of relativity.
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The Gift of Unhurried Time
Slowing down to smell the roses isn't just a nice idea, it's a necessity for building personal resiliency and strength of character.
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The Lorentz Transformation
The mathematical work of H.A. Lorentz would prove invaluable to Albert Einstein as he attempted to work out his theory of Special Relativity.
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The Mathematics of Black Holes
How massive does an object have to be in order to be transformed into a black hole? There is a very simple way to find this out using a standard algebraic equation.
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The Photoelectric Effect
Toward the beginning of the twentieth century, the problems were beginning to mount for classical physics, paving the way for the new science of quantum mechanics.
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The Photoelectric Effect is Solved
As part of his "Miracle Year" in 1905, Albert Einstein gave the new "quantum" ideas a jump start with his solution to a nineteenth century problem.
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The Twin Paradox
In Special Relativity, will a moving person age slower than a stationary one? This is a question which has been tossed around for years, with very interesting results.
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The Universe's Fourth Dimension
One of the fundamental results of Einstein's theory of Special Relativity was the discovery of the inherent interconnectedness of the dimensions of space and time.
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Time and Space Dilation
Albert Einstein developed his theories of time and space dilation to show the world exactly why the speed of light remained constant. In so doing, he changed everything.
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Traveling at the Speed of Light
Embedded within the special theory of relativity are four fundamental reasons that Einstein provided to explain why nothing can ever travel at or beyond light speed.
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Black-Body Radiation
In the final years of the nineteenth century, a new problem came to light which threatened to question the very nature of physical theories since the time of Newton.
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Darwinian Pool Room (Discussion Article)
Time may keep on slipping into the future, but does it do so of its own free will? Do we impose our own will on time, an otherwise abstract concept? Join us as we explore temporal qualities, evolution, Creation, and a friendly game of billiards with this little story by Isaac Asimov.
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Defining Quantum Mechanics
Quantum physics is recognized by many as one of the most difficult concepts in science. While this is surely true, it is not entirely beyond the grasp of the layman.
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Euclidean v Non-Euclidean Geometry
While most people are far more familiar with the basic principles of Euclidean geometry, scientists have come to discover that the shape of our universe is non-Euclidean.
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Everything I Think I See -- Part 1: The Science of Observing
You've probably heard people say, "Life is what you make of it." Or how about, "Life is but a dream." In the years to come, science might just prove them right. In Part 1 of 3, find out what quantum theory has to say about this interesting topic and how we may, in fact, create our own reality. It's all science that frequently makes its way into our favorite SF stories.
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Famous Right Brains
While we may not respect right brains as much as left brains in our western culture, history does show us that they do add greatly to society.
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Galilean Relativity
To fully understand the mysteries of Albert Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, one must first understand the theory on which it was based: Galileo's theory.
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He DID Allow Them or the RA
In many cases, taking unearned runs into account when evaluating a pitcher may reveal some interesting information. The media and experts tend to ignore total runs allowed but provide fans with “win shares,” “adjusted production,” and “secret formula,” which are radical statistics that some individuals who knew Albert Einstein claim he would not comprehend.
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Is Time Travel Possible?
Time Travel has been a favorite subject for science fiction enthusiasts. Yet scientists do have an idea on how it can be done. Some of these ideas will be discussed.
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Nuclear Chain Reactions
Most people are aware of the destructive force held within an atomic weapon, but what are physical forces are conspiring in order to cause such a violent explosion?
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Philadelphia Travel Facts & Trivia
Pennsylvania, USA: Information and statistics on the Museum of Art, Rocky's steps, Declaration of Independence, Liberty Hall, Italian market, oldest zoo & more.
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Principles of Particle Detection
The scientific explanation of what exactly is happening within a particle accelerator experiment is not that complicated. It relies on just a couple fundamental laws.
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Quantum Physics - expanding my Spiritual paradigm
This is the sixth in a series of articles focused on the topic "a Higher Power of my own understanding." In this series, I am sharing my Spiritual beliefs and how those beliefs have developed and evolved over my time in recovery.
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Solving Space and Time Dilation
Special Relativity states that as an object travels closer to the speed of light, both time and space will lose their meaning. The math for this is surprisingly simple.
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The Legacy of General Relativity
When Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity, surely even he could not be fully aware of the profound effect it would have on the scientific community.
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The Speed of Light
Though light was finally accepted to exist in the form of waves in the 19th century, other problems awaited the immediate attention of physicists.
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The Study of Light
To understand Special Relativity one must begin by understanding how light has been viewed throughout history.
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Vern Thiessen
Vern Thiessen is a fascinating playwright, especially if you are a history buff.
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What is a Black Hole?
The phenomena known as black holes are some of the most studied elements of the universe, yet they still retain a fascinating amount of mystery.
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Wise Quotes from Great Thinkers
Why do people find quotes and wise thoughts by great thinkers so interesting? Words of wisdom can touch the soul, make one think, and create a shift in one's life view.
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