Where can I find Einstein's original papers online?

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The discussion revolves around locating online resources for Einstein's original papers, specifically seeking English translations. Participants express a desire for comprehensive sites that compile these works, with particular interest in the paper on the photoelectric effect.

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  • One participant requests links to Einstein's original papers translated into English, highlighting a specific interest in the photoelectric effect.
  • Another participant provides links to various resources, including Wikipedia pages and specific sites that host Einstein's works.
  • A participant reiterates the request for links, expressing frustration over the lack of a comprehensive site.
  • Links to additional resources, including a free version of D. Hilbert's article related to Einstein's work, are shared by another participant.
  • A question is posed regarding whether the requested papers should be in German or English.
  • A participant mentions a Wikipedia list of Einstein's scientific publications, noting that much of it is not in English.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on a single comprehensive resource for Einstein's papers, and multiple links are shared without agreement on their completeness or accessibility.

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Some participants express uncertainty about the availability of comprehensive English translations of Einstein's works, indicating a potential limitation in the resources discussed.

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Does anyone have a link to Einstein's original papers translated into English? I'm looking for his paper on the photo electric effect, but you would think there would be a comprehensive site that contained them all.
 
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Mgarrettny said:
Does anyone have a link to Einstein's original papers translated into English? I'm looking for his paper on the photo electric effect, but you would think there would be a comprehensive site that contained them all.
Regretfully I also don't know a comprehensive, easily accessible site...
Quanta paper here (plus several others):
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Author:Albert_Einstein
 
German or English version?
 

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