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Einstein's Big Idea

The documentary explores the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that culminated in Albert Einstein's iconic equation E=mc2, and its subsequent impact on the development of nuclear energy.

The docudrama explores the scientific journey that led to Einstein's groundbreaking equation E=mc2, tracing key discoveries from Faraday's electromagnetic fields to Lavoisier's conservation of mass. It also highlights du Chatelet's correction of Newton's falling object calculation and Meitner's work on uranium, which revealed that atom splitting could release massive energy.

Info about Einstein's Big Idea

Studio(s): ARTE, NDR

Originally Released: United States, Oct 11, 2005

Production Countries: France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Drama, History