A Stubbornly Persistent Illusion: The Essential Scientific Works of Albert Einstein (original 2007; edition 2009)

by Stephen Hawking (Editor)

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Brings together a compilation of the most important works by Albert Einstein, presenting his papers on the Theory of Relativity, quantum theory, statistical mechanics, the photoelectric effect, and other studies that transformed modern physics.

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For interested physicists only. Most of this consists in actual papers and addresses of Einstein. (

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KENNERLYDAN | Jul 11, 2021 |

Collection of reprints of older publications

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Albert Einstein changed the way physicists view the universe, and today it's integral to our modern scientific thougth.

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A few years ago the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s miracle year, the year in which he revolutionized physics in multiple ways with a series of astonishing new ideas that brought about profound changes in the way physicists view the universe.

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Brings together a compilation of the most important works by Albert Einstein, presenting his papers on the Theory of Relativity, quantum theory, statistical mechanics, the photoelectric effect, and other studies that transformed modern physics.

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