Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. Less well known is that fundamental
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Table of contents :
ChronologyIntroduction1. Life and WorksPart 1: Quantum theory2. On the road to Planck 19003. Contributions to the old quantum theory4. Quantum mechanicsPart 2: Relativity5. Special relativity6. General relativityPart 3: Geometry and philosophy7. Geometry and experience8. Philosophy of science - realism9. Philosophy of science - constructivism10. Philosophy of science - rationalism11. Influence and Legacy GlossaryIndex.