Historical Events tagged with "special relativity"

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Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity Published

September 26th, 1905 119 years ago

Albert Einstein introduced the special theory of relativity through his paper published in the journal 'Annalen der Physik.' This groundbreaking theory fundamentally changed the understanding of space, time, and energy. A key aspect of the theory is the equation E=mc², which highlights the equivalence of mass and energy. This work laid the foundation for modern physics, influencing various fields such as cosmology and quantum mechanics.

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Einstein Publishes Special Relativity Article

June 30th, 1905 119 years ago

Albert Einstein submitted an influential paper titled 'On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies' for publication in the scientific journal Annalen der Physik. This 1905 manuscript introduced the theory of special relativity, revolutionizing the understanding of space and time. Einstein's work challenged the classical Newtonian mechanics and set the groundwork for modern physics. His ideas would later influence countless fields and prompt further developments in theoretical physics.

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