Did Einstein's Work Affect All Areas of Physics?

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The discussion centers around the profound influence of Albert Einstein's work on various fields of physics, with participants challenged to identify any area not impacted by his contributions. Key points include debates on Einstein's relationship with quantum mechanics, where his explanation of the photoelectric effect is highlighted as foundational to quantum theory, despite his initial skepticism towards quantum concepts. The conversation also touches on Einstein's involvement in thermodynamics, particularly through his work on Brownian motion and the Einstein relation, which are crucial to understanding particle behavior in fluids.Participants argue about Einstein's stance on the ether, with some claiming he rejected it while others assert he later acknowledged its relevance in a modified form. The discussion also explores Einstein's influence on fields like plasma physics and engineering, emphasizing that while he may not have directly contributed to every subfield, his theories underpin many modern physics concepts. Overall, the thread illustrates the extensive reach of Einstein's legacy in shaping contemporary physics, while also highlighting ongoing debates about his contributions and beliefs.
  • #61
Suddenly, the theme-song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly is playing in the background...

...Laughing with the kind of sinister laugh that only bad guys have,

At least I got to be "the Bad." Of the three that was one of the two I would prefer.

Curses on those Einstein-Euler equations.

Nice piece of writing Enthropy, I thought you would have fun with the western theme.
 
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  • #62
Originally posted by selfADjoint
You are not responsible for the inaccuracy in your sources, but the Einstein archives are now available online, and it should be possible to resolve these issues by inspection of them.

Most of what you will find there is probably already available online in translated forms.

In my previous efforts in all of this I had found a later reference for Einstien having given a speech and mentioning the Ether as being something that he still agreed with in/as principal.

Soooo... let entropy defend himself, if he can...


Lets see, he slew "the bad" all that's left is "the Good" and "the Ugly", well, (**takes a look in the mirror**) solves that problem!
 
  • #63
Hey...take a break...what is this ? Leave Einstein to RIP...
entropy -> you're perfectly right...
the others -> you're perfectly right too...
 
  • #64
Originally posted by Mr. Robin Parsons
Most of what you will find there is probably already available online in translated forms.

In my previous efforts in all of this I had found a later reference for Einstien having given a speech and mentioning the Ether as being something that he still agreed with in/as principal.

Soooo... let entropy defend himself, if he can...


Lets see, he slew "the bad" all that's left is "the Good" and "the Ugly", well, (**takes a look in the mirror**) solves that problem!

Defend myself against what?

Since you are so slow, let me explain the object of the game to you. One person brings up an area of physics that he/she believes Einstein was of no influence in. Then, I prove that person's assertion wrong in a semi-comical fashion.

You keep talking about "ether" and the fact that you believe Einstein loved it so much he wanted to marry it. Whether or not ether exists (which it doesn't), Einstein's work obviously influenced any further study in this area. Either way, I win and you lose.

So long loser...

* BANG *

You're dead.

eNtRopY
 
  • #65
Originally posted by Artman
At least I got to be "the Bad." Of the three that was one of the two I would prefer.

Curses on those Einstein-Euler equations.

Nice piece of writing Enthropy, I thought you would have fun with the western theme.

Well, I was glad to see that someone finally figured out how the game is played. Or should I say role-played?

eNtRopY
 
  • #66
Originally posted by eNtRopY
Then, I prove that person's assertion wrong in a semi-comical fashion. And this has been done, by YOU, where?

You keep talking about "ether" and the fact that you believe Einstein loved it so much he wanted to marry it. (<--- OH LOOK A LIE!) Whether or not ether exists (which it doesn't)(<--- OH LOOK, ANOTHER LIE!), Einstein's work obviously influenced any further study in this area. Either way, I win and you lose. ONLY IN YOUR HEAD!

So long loser...WHY, YA QUITING CAUSE YOU CAN'T WIN??

Doesn't surprise me at all!
 
  • #67
Calm down ladies, but i think you will find that Einstein never worked on or influenced the field of Yaxitrake.
 
  • #68
Originally posted by Andy
Calm down ladies, but i think you will find that Einstein never worked on or influenced the field of Yaxitrake.

selfAdjoint, dressed as samurai and swinging katana he swiped from Entropy, jumps from behind a saguaro and cries

Ah so you've never read Einstein's yaxitrake lecture at the University of Lower Slobbovia?
 
  • #69
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
Ah so you've never read Einstein's yaxitrake lecture at the University of Lower Slobbovia?


FIEND! YOU LIE! it was UPPER Slobbovia, you JACKAL!
 
  • #70
That's Haute-Slobbovie to you, canaille. Talk to the http://www.dolbere.com/
 
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  • #71
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
That's Haute-Slobbovie to you, canaille.

Vile DOG, you insult me beneath your worth with your accusation of nationality, I am NOT A canaille you PIG, it states it clearly in my subtitle, I am PRI$ONER, your slime is beneath that of an "Underground Wiggler Skank" (eeeeUW'S) and the putred air of your vocalization would be 'value elevated' in calling it a "Skunk Gassing", beneath us all, still, you are!, so leave our pretence.

(Mr. Robin Parsons *thinks* selfADjoint ^*DISAPPEARS*^)
 
  • #72
selfAdjoint, infringing on entropy's perks, swinging katana and beheading Mr. Robin Parsons; "Well if you're going to be a potty mouth we just won't let you into the Order of the Whited Sepulchre!"
 
  • #73
Originally posted by selfAdjoint
selfAdjoint, infringing on entropy's perks, swinging katana and beheading Mr. Robin Parsons; "Well if you're going to be a potty mouth we just won't let you into the Order of the Whited Sepulchre!"

Ahhh, So Sad, the bane of the self decieved, "thinks" he 'hits' what he cannot even see, yet the illusion, planted, served well.

Till another medium arrives, he will be left thinking his own existence, illusion being his living state, sadly truly delusion, but not to bother his "falsewho'odedness" ...(silence)
 

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