Albert Einstein - Why Light is Quantum

The video explores Albert Einstein's contributions to modern physics, focusing on his revolutionary idea that light is composed of particles, known as quanta. This concept challenged the 19th-century belief that light was a continuous wave. Einstein's insight was based on the observation that light emitted from hot objects shares energy distribution characteristics with gases. His theory explained certain unexplained experiments involving electrons and metals, ultimately earning him a Nobel Prize. The video celebrates Einstein's legacy on the 133rd anniversary of his birth.

What experiments did Einstein's theory help to explain?

What recognition did Einstein receive for his work on light?