einstein is funny looking, how did he get so famous?

Answer 1

dont go by his looks............HE DID MIRACLES.........


Einstein was one of the fathers of the atomic age. He was one of the greatest scientists of all time. In 1905 Einstein contributed three papers to Annalen der Physik (Annals of Physics), a German scientific periodical. Each of them became the basis of a new branch of physics.

Einstein treated matter and energy as exchangeable. Albert Einstein became famous for the theory of relativity, which laid the basis for the release of atomic energy.

In 1905 Albert Einstein formulates Special Theory of Relativity.

He established law of mass- energy equivalence; through his famous formula E=mc²

Einstein calculates how the movement of molecules in a liquid can cause the Brownian motion.

Using Max Planck’s quantum Theory he formulated the photon theory of light and explains the photoelectric effect.

In 1916 proposes general theory of relativity-still central to our understanding of the universe. Einstein changed the political balance of power in the twentieth century, through his scientific foundation in the development of atomic energy.



E=mc²

The Theory of Relativity



In his 1905 paper, titled “The Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies,” Einstein presented the special theory of relatively. In this paper, he showed how the theory demonstrated the relativity of time, a previously unimaginable idea.

He advanced the theory of relativity when he was only 26 years old. Einstein’s relativity theory revolutionized scientific thought with new conceptions of time, space, mass, motion, and gravitation.

His famous equation E=mc² (energy equals mass times the velocity of light squared), became the foundation stone in the development of atomic energy.



Einstein’s Theory of Relatively

The theory of relatively is founded on the idea that only relative motion can be measured. The consequences of this notion are profound, and shatter the Newtonian conception of the world. Both space and time are no longer absolutes.



Newtonian Mechanics

Isaac Newton codified the mathematical laws of motion and formulated the law of universal gravitation in his famous “Principia” written in the 17th century. The space and time are absolute, universal and independent of motion of bodies in space.







Einstein’s relativity

All motion can be measured only in relation to the observer who performs the measurement. Time and position are all relative to the observer: hence the theory has been called Einstein’s relativity.

Albert Einstein completes his theory of gravitation, known as the general theory of relativity, on Nov. 25, 1915. The theory is submitted to Annalen der Physik on Mar. 20, 1916.

Einstein presented the general theory of relativity to the Prussian Academy of Sciences in 1915.



Einstein and the Total Eclipse

Einstein’s theory is embodied in his famous equation E=mc². Although light photons don’t have mass, they have energy, and Einstein’s theory says that even pure energy has to behave in some ways like mass. Therefore light could be bend by the gravitation force of the sun.

Light from the background stars closely bypassing the sun on the way to the earth are being bend by the sun. The result is that the stars are seen in slightly different positions in the sky when the sun is in front of them, compared to their positions when the sun is elsewhere.

The eclipse of May 29,1919 confirmed Einstein’s theory that the light could be bend by the gravitational force of the sun. An English expedition in the area of the eclipse have actually measured the deflexion of starlight from the sun. The data of the expedition was presented to a special joint meeting of the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Society of London on November 6, 1919.

The eminent Professor J.J. Thomson, discoverer of the electron and Chair of the meeting, was convinced: “This is the most important result obtained in connection with the theory of gravitation since Newton’s day.”

Quantum Mechanics



German Physicist Max Planck introduced the quantum theory. Einstein built in on the work of Max Planck. Planck had been working on an effect called black body radiation. The black body does not reflect the light and takes in all the energy of the lighting falling into it. Planck devise an explanation for the black body effect, stating that the light was not continuous energy (continuous waves). Instead, the energy of light existed as a stream of tiny particles, called quanta.

Light behaves like particles and thus can liberate by impact electrons from a metal surface. Later the light particles became known as the Photon. The Maxwell’s electromagnetic waves theory of light could not explain the Photoelectric effect.



The Photoelectric Effect



Using his theory of quanta, Einstein explained the photoelectric effect. He showed that when quanta of light energy strikes atoms in the metal, the quanta force the atoms to release electrons.

Einstein’s work helped justify the quantum theory. The photoelectric cell resulted from Einstein’s work. This device made possible sound motion pictures, television and many other inventions. Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in physics for his paper on quanta.

The work of Planck and Einstein quickly established the Quantum Theory, not only in light but also in many forms of energy. The quantum physics was born.





The Brownian Movement and The Atomic Theory of Matter



The third Einstein paper of 1905 concerned the movements of tiny particles floating in a liquid or gas. This effect has been seen earlier by the Scottish plant expert Robert Brown. It was renown as Brownian motion. Einstein’s paper on Brownian Motion confirmed the atomic theory of matter. This is viewed by many as the first proof that atoms actually exist.



Einstein’s Biography

Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany. After public school in Munich and in Aarau, Switzerland, Einstein studied mathematics and physics at the Swiss Polytechnic Institute in Zurich. From 1902 to 1909, he worked as an examiner at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern, Switzerland. Away from work, he continued his discussions on scientific matters with colleages including his first wife Mileva Maric.

Maric and Einstein entered the Swiss Polytechnic Institute in Zurich in 1896 to study mathematics and physics. Both graduated in 1900.

Einstein married Mileva Maric on January 6, 1903. They had two sons, and one daughter. On May 14, 1904, Mileva gave birth to a boy named Hans Albert. Their daughter Lieserl was born before their marriage and died in childhood.

The families went on holiday to Belgrade in the summer of 1905 and there were trips to Oerland and visits to Albert’s uncle Cäsar and his friends the Wintelers in Aarau as well as college pals in Zurich.

The young Einsteins with their newborn boy visited the Maric family frequently, as the household economy would allow.

Einstein became a Swiss citizen in 1905.

In 1909, he became professor of theoretical physics at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. In 1911 and 1912, he occupied the same position at the German University in Prague.

Einstein was elected to the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin in 1913. When he accepted the professorship of physics at the University of Berlin in 1914, he once more assumed German citizenship. The same year, he became director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Physical Institute in Berlin. He occupied both positions until 1933.

After the rise of NAZI in Germany, Einstein left for USA. Einstein and relatives left Europe for the United States, on December 9, 1930.

In 1933, the Nazi government took his property and deprived him of his positions and citizenship. After arriving in California in early 1931, he was later invited to join the Institute of Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ.

Einstein accepted the position. He lived and worked there until his death. In 1940, Einstein became an American citizen. Albert Einstein died in Princeton, New Jersey on April 18, 1955.

Answer 2

As Albert Einstein is my post-humous mentor, I feel qualified to answer this question. All ground breaking scientific theories aside, there as several underlying themes in his life and they all inspired me in my quest to be the best man that I can be. And by the way, Einstein was a very handsome young man in his day.

On education: Einstein was much more of a proponent of creativity in solving problems than anything else. Many times, we spoke out against an educational system which operates on rote - memorization and recessitation. He basically said that conformity in education is destructive to the creative process and I agree. I acquired a great deal more knowledge outside of school than I did in because a great man taught me to learn how to learn and how to do so using creativity.

I believe that Einstein brought more to us than a better understanding of physics. His quotes are so popular that we use them today without thinking about them, such as the twelve step quote, "Insanity is repeating the same mistake expecting different results." Of course, I was also a man of war in my youth and I came up with another quote by Einstein when he said that, "Any life taken under the cloak of war was still murder."

Answer 3

you probably only know the einstein with the 'i just blew up a blowdryer in my face'-look but when he actually first published on hte field of physics, he looked like this:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/0001/einstein_clerk.jpg

which you might agree is less funny looking. besides that, einstein was also a brilliant man, he not only greatly contributed to the field of physics. he was also very politcally active, and a very humorous man. (try googling for quotes youll see what i mean)

an example is einstein on the atomic bomb:
i dont know with which weapons world war 3 will be fought, but world war 4 will be fought with sticks and stones.

many actually give him the title of the worlds first 'world star' as he was famous not only in the us, but in europe and asia aswell.

Answer 4

That's because you don't need to be good loking to achieve great things. Einstein, like other celebrities had its excentricities. In particular Einstein show us the futility and emptiness of the external appearance. It is so unfortunate that in present years the external image is cultivated over many other more important values, such as health, wisdom, knowledge, sincerity....Death to the culture of supreficiality!!!! Not that I don't like beauty, I do like beauty, but I hate that appearance is considered the MOST important characteristic of any person.

Answer 5

I don't think he is funny looking at all. You are just being influenced by the media.
How about phyllis Diller
or more to the point
Indira Ghandi

The reason we get such awful presidents like Bush is that many people vote by looks and not by reason.

The real question is how did Bush get so famous since he is such a dunce

Answer 6

He was too busy thinking to get a $400 haircut. Winning the Nobel prize for physics (photons knocking electrons from a metal surface) helped make him famous. He also played violin and piano in his 'spare' time and had a great sense of humor. He was one of a kind and they broke the mold.

Answer 7

He was better looking when he got famous. Not to mention over turning 200 years of excepted Newtonian Physics.

Answer 8

actually, america made him so famous. He was well known in europe as a scientist, but when he came to USA in 1925 he became a real celebrity ... more on link down

Answer 9

purely one Yogi Berra quote in there? What approximately "a nickle ain't fairly worth a dime anymore," or "ninety% of the interest is a million/2 psychological?" There are all varieties of classic Yogi Berra moments you skipped over. For shame.

Answer 10

He got real fame - due to being smart. I think fame based on good looks if fake fame, it is soon forgotten. Eistein, his name will never be forgotten. I think it is unforutnate that our society has its priorities and values all mixed up - too much attention has been given to the worst of people in society hence making them famous.It is no wonder we have so many psychos who will do anything for 5mins fame on news.

Answer 11

He was the smartest genius of his time. He made a lot of breakrhroughs in science.