Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Birth Centenary |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | March 14, 1979 |
| Denomination | Rs. 1 |
| Quantity | 2000000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Blue black |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 786 Stamp Number IN 822 Yvert et Tellier IN 583 Stanley Gibbons IN 912 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Famous people | Nobel Laureates | Physicists | Scientists | |
Albert Einstein, renowned physicist, mathematician, and humanitarian, stands as one of the greatest scientists of all time. His groundbreaking theories revolutionized our understanding of the physical world and paved the way for significant advancements, including the harnessing of atomic energy. In 1905, at the young age of 25, Einstein published his famous theory of relativity, which included his iconic equation, E=mc2, expressing the relationship between mass and energy.
Einstein’s contributions extended beyond his theory of relativity. In 1945, he independently developed the generalized theory of gravitation or non-symmetric unified field theory, further expanding our understanding of the universe. Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921, Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on March 14, 1879. By 1913, his renown had grown to such an extent that he was appointed director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, and in 1914, he was elected a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
In 1932, Einstein emigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Princeton, New Jersey, where he joined the Institute for Advanced Study. He became a U.S. citizen in 1940. Although Einstein possessed skills in various fields, he was deeply dedicated to his scientific work. He once expressed, “What is really beautiful is science! It is a great gift if one is permitted to work in science for his whole life.”
Einstein passed away on April 18, 1955, at the age of 76. The P & T Department feels honored to issue a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the birth centenary of this extraordinary scientist, recognizing his immense contributions to humanity and science.