In 1905,
Albert Einstein submitted five papers
for publication in Annalen der
Physik, covering three topics:
the photoelectric effect, Brownian
motion, and the special theory of
relativity. Although diverse in subject
matter, these contributions are landmarks
in their field - and testament to
Einstein's genius. To honour their
centenary, 2005 has been designated
'World Year of Physics'. Here, Nature news
joins the celebrations.
PART
TEN The
trap is sprung Lister
had finally lost the battle. Coping with disputatious,
driven scientists was far worse than dealing with gun
fights on a Saturday night. Nature 23 March 2005
1905
and all that How Einstein claimed his
place in the changing landscape of physics during his
annus mirabilis. Nature 19 January 2005
Einstein
as icon How Einstein became the
personification of physics. Nature 19 January 2005
Brownian
motion "I did not believe that
it was possible to study the Brownian motion with such
a precision." From a letter from Albert Einstein to
Jean Perrin (1909). Nature 19 January 2005
A
theory of everything? In his later years, Einstein
sought a unified theory that would extend general relativity
and provide an alternative to quantum theory. There is
now talk of a 'theory of everything' (although Einstein
himself never used the phrase). Fifty years after his
death, how close are we to such a theory? Nature 19 January 2005
The
Einstein chronicles Two volumes of correspondence
put Einstein's work in a historical context. Nature 19 January 2005
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The
last Renaissance scientist Einstein should be remembered
for more than relativity and wacky hair, says Philip Ball 13
September 2005
Rising
stars of physics When Einstein penned his
seminal papers, he was just 26 years old. One hundred
years on, Nature profiles four young theorists, who are
all stirring things up in their chosen fields. Nature 5 January 2005
