Einstein exhibition opens in Shanghai

One of the manuscripts on exhibition is the one that depicts Einstein’s famous Equivalence of Mass and Energy (E=mc2) equation. Also on show are his Nobel Prize medal, high school diploma, musical notes and last letters with philosopher Bertrand Russell discussing what was later known as the Russell–Einstein Manifesto, which called on world leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to international conflict against the backdrop of the Cold War.

“The exhibition shares Einstein’s scientific achievements as well as his fascinating personality. We want to create a connection between Einstein and the general public — students, teachers, scientists, and everyone who has an interest in him,” Gutfreund said.

There is also a special section in the exhibition detailing Einstein’s connection with China and his correspondence with Chinese scientists, a book on Laozi and Taoism that he read, and a photo from his visit to Shanghai.

Fang Zaiqing, a researcher from the Institute for the History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, pointed out that Shanghai is the only city in the Chinese mainland that Einstein visited.