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Einstein publishes his revolutionary theory showing that space and time are relative and interdependent. This theory introduces the fundamental concept that the speed of light is constant in all inertial frames of reference.

Einstein derives this famous equation establishing the equivalence between mass and energy. It revolutionizes our understanding of physics and becomes a universal symbol of modern science.

Einstein develops his major theory of gravitation, describing gravity as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass. This theory transforms the understanding of the universe and replaces Newtonian mechanics.

Einstein provides a quantum explanation of the photoelectric effect, demonstrating that light behaves as particles called photons. This discovery earns him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.

Einstein contributes to the development of quantum mechanics, notably by developing the concept of photons and working on the wave-particle duality of light.

Einstein writes a crucial letter to the American president warning of the risks of a German atomic bomb and recommending American research in nuclear physics, indirectly influencing the Manhattan Project.

Einstein co-signs this manifesto calling for nuclear disarmament and world peace, rallying the international scientific community against the atomic threat shortly before his death.

The laws by which the states of physical systems change do not depend on whether these changes of state are referred to one or the other of two coordinate systems in uniform translatory motion relative to each other.

Matter tells space how to curve; space tells matter how to move.

It has become conceivable that heavy elements may be broken down by neutron bombardment and that this process could be made into a chain reaction... This could also lead to the construction of extremely powerful bombs.

If a body gives off energy L in the form of radiation, its mass diminishes by L/c². The fact that the energy radiated comes from matter shows us that matter possesses an extraordinary capacity for energy transformation.

The school should seek to develop in each young person a love of truth and independence of thought, rather than the mere accumulation of knowledge.

German city where Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. His birth house has been turned into a museum dedicated to his life and scientific discoveries.

Bavarian capital where Einstein grew up and completed his secondary education before leaving Germany in 1895. The city hosted his early years of intellectual formation.

Swiss city where Einstein studied at the Federal Polytechnic School and obtained Swiss citizenship. It is here that he pursued his research in theoretical physics and met his future colleagues.

Swiss capital where Einstein worked at the Federal Office of Intellectual Property (1902–1909). During this period, he developed the special theory of relativity in 1905.

German city where Einstein served as director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute of Physics from 1914 to 1933. It is there that he completed his work on general relativity in 1915.

City in New Jersey, United States, where Einstein settled in 1933 and worked at the Institute for Advanced Study until his death in 1955. He continued his research there and obtained American citizenship.

Symbol of Einstein's teaching and theoretical research. The physicist regularly used blackboards to develop his complex relativity equations and explain them to his students.

Einstein's distinctive and emblematic hairstyle, which became iconic in the 20th century. This unconventional appearance reflects the image of the eccentric and brilliant scientist of the early 20th century.

A personal accessory closely associated with Einstein, who smoked it regularly. The pipe was a common attribute among intellectuals and scholars of his era.

The most famous equation in modern physics and the ultimate symbol of Einstein's genius. It establishes the equivalence between mass and energy and revolutionized our understanding of the universe.

An astronomical observation instrument representative of the theoretical and observational physics of the early 20th century. Einstein's work on general relativity was validated through astronomical observations.

The distinction awarded to Einstein in 1921 for his exceptional contribution to physics, particularly his work on the photoelectric effect. It symbolizes the international recognition of his discoveries.

A specimen of the notebooks and manuscripts in which Einstein developed his revolutionary theories. These documents reveal the intellectual creative process of the scientist.

Representative of the technological advances of the early 20th century and of scientific documentation. Photographs of Einstein and his experiments illustrate the contemporary era of his discoveries.