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=Albert Einstein=

Overview
Einstein is known for his theory of relativity which gives us the well known equation E= mc² (energy equals mass times the speed of light squared). He began his life in Germany. He dropped out of school and took an entrance exam for a university. When he failed the exam, his father convinced him to return to school. It was to his benefit to return because it gave him the opportunity to study electromagnetism. His early work related mostly to the study of electricity. He was taught that light was electromagnetic waves traveling through space. At the age of 16, he had already begun to try and discover the truth behind light.

Central Issue
Einstein's study of light is very important in today's society, yet his most important contribution may in fact be the letter he wrote to Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the letter Einstein wrote how the German's were developing a type of bomb that could destroy entire cities. While his letter did not lead to the direct creation of the Manhattan Project, the letter did help continue research in the area. Besides the letter, Einstein had a great ability to take a simple scenario and use it to help discover new ideas. He wondered what it would be like to travel on a wave of light. Pondering if while traveling at the speed of light, all images would be frozen, he could not find the answer. He did however determine that light is not just waves, and he set the ground for the modern-day theory of quantum mechanics.

Conclusion/Historical Significance
Einstein worked his entire life in the study of science. It was his passion that he loved. His trouble in school can be attributed to the fact that he wanted to study what he wanted not what the professors wanted. Most people do not realize the impact Einstein had on society. He died in his sleep April 19, 1955 from a ruptured aorta at the age of 76. The death of Albert Einstein can be summed up with these words from President Eisenhower, "No other man contributed so much to the vast expansion of twentieth century knowledge."