Einstein Equals Innovation Squared

June 23, 2005

One hundred years ago, Albert Einstein published five groundbreaking scientific papers that continue to influence physics thought and research today, says USU physicist Mark Riffe. In addition to his famous relativity theory, Einstein’s interpretation of the photoelectric effect was instrumental in the subsequent development of quantum mechanics.

For more information, contact Mark Riffe, associate professor, Physics Department, Utah State University, 435-797-3896.

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