Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Title
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Subject
Einstein's original manuscript on the Theory of Relativity
Description
I came across an interesting document as began to look more into known Jewish people who immigrated to America. This document in particular happened to belong to none other than Albert Einstein, the founder of the general theory of relativity and its formula E = mc2. Other than this German-born theoretical physicist discovering one of the two pillars of modern physics, he also was known for his profoundness in philosophical science as well. The document presented appears to be a holograph essay titled "Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Korper." This first page talks about his beginning ideas for his theory on relativity. Apparently he decided to rid his opinion on the matter from the publication of Annalen der Physic in 1905. He then decided to rewrite his paper some years later in November of 1943 so it could given to the Library of Congress and promote to aid the selling of war bonds for the U.S.
Even though Albert Einstein was of Jewish descent, Einstein was born and raised Germany. As Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933, he decided to denounce his German citizenship so he could immigrate to the United States. He then received a position at Princeton University as the Professor of Theoretical Physics, to which he proceeded to gain his American citizenship after completing a "Declaration of Intention." Einstein further pursuing his scientific endeavors was able to allow him more time and concentration towards finding all the faults with his own theory so it could be exact.
Even though Albert Einstein was of Jewish descent, Einstein was born and raised Germany. As Adolf Hitler rose to power in 1933, he decided to denounce his German citizenship so he could immigrate to the United States. He then received a position at Princeton University as the Professor of Theoretical Physics, to which he proceeded to gain his American citizenship after completing a "Declaration of Intention." Einstein further pursuing his scientific endeavors was able to allow him more time and concentration towards finding all the faults with his own theory so it could be exact.
Creator
Albert Einstein
Source
Albert Einstein. "Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Korper," November 1943. Holograph essay. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (101)
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/haventohome/haven-century.html#obj26
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/haventohome/haven-century.html#obj26
Publisher
Library of Congress
Date
November, 1943
Contributor
Evan Orfanos
Files
Collection
Citation
Albert Einstein, “Einstein's Theory of Relativity,” Three Decades of NYC, accessed May 2, 2024, http://www.loyolanotredamelib.org/en203/items/show/142.