Synopsis

This two-hour program charts the life and scientific accomplishments of Albert Einstein, from his birth in 1879 to his passing in 1955. The initial hour traces Einstein's pursuit of understanding the nature of light. Visualizations illustrate some of his most celebrated thought experiments, culminating in his grasp of the relationship between the speed of light and time, and the subsequent development of the special theory of relativity. The program also delves into aspects of Einstein’s persona