Max Planck Society

Institut für Gravitationsphysik

Albert Einstein

Pioneer of modern physics whose work fundamentally transformed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.

Key Contributions

  • Theory of Relativity
  • Photoelectric Effect
  • E=mc² Equation

Legacy

Einstein's work laid the foundation for modern particle physics, cosmology, and gravitational wave research. The Institute continues his pursuit of understanding the universe's fundamental laws.

Albert Einstein in 1949

Photo: Einstein, 1949. From the Max Planck Society Archives

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