Albert Einstein Achievements

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When people hear the name Einstein they think of the most brilliant scientist and man ever. And he once quoted“Everybody is a genus. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This quote has inspired a lot of people everywhere even today. He was not only the world’s greatest scientist he also was an inventor, mathematic wiz, and a professor who changed the world. He was one of the most influential person in the modern world. His personal history, leadership, and his legacy made him famous and inspiring all over the world. Einstein’s early life would not seem like one of a genius. People thought he was a big dummy and would not consider him to be a genius. Albert Einstein …show more content…

He made a way to split an atom which lead us to atomic and nuclear energy, this is also known as the Manhattan project during world war 2. His legacy extents to the theory of relativity. The theory of relativity is the study of space, time, and gravity. His formula E=mc2( Mass-Energy equivalence)is a universal mathematic equation still used today. He had a goal to achieve a formula that will account in one breath for Newton’s falling apple, the transmission of light and radio waves, the stars, and the composition of matter and he performed that goal. During an interview he once quoted that “All of science is nothing more than refinement of everyday thinking.” Today, the practical applications of Einstein’s theories include the making of the television, remote control devices, automatic door openers, lasers, and DVD-players. Some did not care for him or his legacy. The Nazi’s got other physicists to cut down Einstein and his theories as "Jewish physics”.They tried to prove his theories wrong trying to kill his future legacies. At this time, Einstein learned that the new German government had passed a law keeping Jews from holding any official job, including teaching at universities. Einstein had to quit his job being a professor at Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. Einstein soon learned that his name was on a list of assassination targets. A Nazi organization published a magazine with Einstein's picture and the caption "Not Yet Hanged" on the cover. This caused Einstein to come to the United States where he could be safe and free. His legacy now would grow to an unbelievable

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