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Before I enter upon the question of the completion of the general theory of relativity, I must take a stand with reference to the most successful physical theory of our period, viz., the statistical quantum theory which, about twenty-five years ago, took on a consistent logical form (Schrödinger, Heisenberg, Dirac, Born). This is the only theory at present which permits a unitary grasp of experiences concerning the quantum character of micro-mechanical events.Einstein's concern about nonlocality is that it may violate his principle of relativity.
This theory, on the one hand, and the theory of relativity on the other, are both considered correct in a certain sense, although their combination has resisted all efforts up to now. This is probably the reason why among contemporary theoretical physicists there exist entirely differing opinions concerning the question as to how the theoretical foundation of the physics of the future will appear. Will it be a field theory; will it be in essence a statistical theory? I shall briefly indicate my own thoughts on this point. Physics is an attempt conceptually to grasp reality as it is thought independently of its being observed. In this sense one speaks of "physical reality." In pre-quantum physics there was no doubt as to how this was to be understood. In Newton's theory reality was determined by a material point in space and time; in Maxwell's theory, by the field in space and time. In quantum mechanics it is not so easily seen. If one asks: does a ψ-function of the quantum theory represent a real factual situation in the same sense in which this is the case of a material system of points or of an electromagnetic field, one hesitates to reply with a simple "yes" or "no"} why? What the ψ-function (at a definite time) asserts, is this: What is the probability for finding a definite physical magnitude q(or p) in a definitely given intervaAlbert Einstein: A Short Biography
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Albert Einstein, one of the most renowned physicists in history, was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg, part of the German Empire. His father, Hermann Einstein, was an engineer and salesman who ran an electrochemical factory, and his mother, Pauline Koch, managed the household and supported her son's education. Einstein had one sister, Maja, who was born in 1881 and with whom he had a lifelong close relationship. Einstein's extended family included several relatives who would play various roles in his life, both personally and professionally. His early family life was comfortable, though his parents moved frequently as they sought economic stability. Hermann Einstein's business ventures had varying success, and eventually, the family moved to Italy in 1894 due to financial challenges, leaving young Albert behind in Munich to complete his schooling.
Einstein's childhood education was unconventional. Though he showed early signs of curiosity and talent, particularly in mathematics, he did not excel in the rigid, authoritarian schooling system of Munich's Luitpold Gymnasium. His teachers often considered him a poor student and even reprimanded him for what they saw as a lack of discipline and respect. One teacher infamously told him he "would never amount to anything." Despite these criticisms, Einstein was already interested in scientific inquiry, teaching himself advanced mathematics and beginning to explore the nature of space and time. At the age of 12, he became fascinated with geometry and calculus, further honing his understanding with the help of a family friend, Max Talmud, who provided him with scientific literature. This early exposure to scientific thinking left an indelible mark on young Einstein's life.
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