CHRONOLOGY, APRIL-OCTOBER 1910 625 April 21 May 7 July 14 July 15 July 28 August 5 August 29 August 29 September 6 September 23 September 24 October 8 October 17 Proposed as a candidate for a chair of theoretical phys- ics at the German University of Prague. Delivers lecture "On the Theory of Light Quanta and the Question of the Localization of Electromagnetic Energy" to the Neuchätel meeting of the Schweizer- ische Physikalische Gesellschaft (Vol. 3, Doc. 5). The Zurich Governing Council grants Einstein a salary increase to 5500 francs beginning in October in order to dissuade him from accepting an offer from the German University of Prague. "On the Ponderomotive Forces Acting on a Magnetic Body Carrying a Current" (Vol. 3, Doc. 6). Einstein's second son Eduard is born in Zurich (f 1965, Zurich). The summer semester at the University of Zurich ends. "On a Theorem of the Probability Calculus and Its Application in the Radiation Theory" (with Ludwig Hopf) (Vol. 3, Doc. 7). "Statistical Investigation of a Resonator's Motion in a Radiation Field" (with Ludwig Hopf) (Vol. 3, Doc. 8). Delivers lecture version of "On the Ponderomotive Forces Acting on a Magnetic Body Carrying a Current" to the Basel meeting of the Schweizerische Naturfor- schende Gesellschaft. Dedication by Otto Lummer on title page of Abbe 1910: "Dem Schöpfer der Relativitätstheorie voll Bewunde- rung, die Verfasser. Mit besten Grüßen, O Lummer," "Breslau 23/9 1910." Provenance: Einstein's personal library. Travels to Vienna to consult with the Habsburg authori- ties on a position at the German University of Prague he also visits Ernst Mach, Victor Adler, and Anton Lampa at this time. "The Theory of the Opalescence of Homogeneous Fluids and Liquid Mixtures near the Critical State" (Vol. 3, Doc. 9). The winter semester at the University of Zurich begins: Einstein teaches courses in electricity and magnetism (Vol. 3, Doc. 11) and in selected readings in theoretical

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626 CHRONOLOGY, NOVEMBER 1910-JANUARY 1911 November 1 November 2 November 14 November 30 November 30 November 30 December 16 December 31 1911, January 2 January 6 January 16 January 20 January 21 January 30 physics, while also conducting a physics seminar and directing a laboratory for advanced students (with Alfred Kleiner). Emil Fischer informs Einstein that he will receive a 3-year grant at 5000 marks a year from an anonymous private donor (Franz Oppenheim). Lectures "On the Boltzmann Principle and Some Conse- quences Derived from It" to the Physikalische Gesell- schaft of Zurich. Becomes member of the Naturforschende Gesellschaft of Zurich. "Comments on P. Hertz's Papers: 'On the Mechanical Foundations of Thermodynamics'" (Vol. 3, Doc. 10). "Comment on Eötvös's Law" (Vol. 3, Doc. 12). "A Relationship between Elastic Behavior and Specific Heat in Solids with a Monatomic Molecule" (Vol. 3, Doc. 13). The Habsburg Minister of Education, Count Karl von Stürgkh, petitions Emperor Franz Joseph for Einstein's appointment to the chair of theoretical physics at the German University of Prague. Postscript to a Mileva Einstein-Marie AKS to Lucien and Jeanne Chavan-Perrin. Provenance: Sz, Archiv der Einstein-Gesellschaft. Completes "Comment on a Fundamental Difficulty in Theoretical Physics" (Vol. 3, Doc. 16). Emperor Franz Joseph appoints Einstein to the chair at the German University, effective 1 April 1911. The total salary will amount to 9872 crowns. Delivers lecture "The Theory of Relativity" to Naturfor- schende Gesellschaft of Zurich, and participates in a subsequent discussion of the paper (Vol. 3, Docs. 17 and 18). Submits his letter of resignation from the University of Zurich. "Correction to My Paper: 'A New Determination of Molecular Dimensions'" (Vol. 3, Doc. 14). "Comment on My Paper: 'A Relationship between the Elastic Behavior . . .'" (Vol. 3, Doc. 15).

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624 CHRONOLOGY, SEPTEMBER 1909-APRIL 1910 September 21 October 2 October 15 October 18 October 22 December 2 December 11 1910 January 15 before January 18 February 15 March 5 April 19 Phenomena in Moving Bodies and the Energy Princi- ple" (Vol. 2, Doc. 59), at the GDNA. Lectures "On the Development of Our Views Concern- ing the Nature and Constitution of Radiation" (Vol. 2, Doc. 60) and participates in the following discussion (Vol. 2, Doc. 61) at the GDNA. Participates in a discussion following Fritz Hasenöhrl's lecture, "On the Transformation of Kinetic Energy into Radiation" (Vol. 2, Doc. 62), at the GDNA. Wilhelm Ostwald nominates Einstein for the Nobel Prize in Physics, citing his contribution in relativity. Assumes duties at the University of Zurich. The winter semester at the University of Zurich begins: Einstein teaches an introductory course in mechanics (Vol. 3, Doc. 1) and a course in thermodynamics, while also conducting a physics seminar. Registers change of address from Bern to Mousson- strasse 12, Zurich. Becomes a member of the Physikalische Gesellschaft of Zurich. Delivers inaugural lecture at the University of Zurich: "On the Role of Atomic Theory in Recent Physics." Dedication by Ernst Mach in Mach 1910: "Herrn Prof. A. Einstein verehrungsvoll d[er] V[erfasser]." Prove- nance: Einstein's personal library. Publishes first part of "The Principle of Relativity and Its Consequences in Modern Physics" (Vol. 3, Doc. 2). Writes a response to a draft version of Max Planck, "Zur Theorie der Wärmestrahlung" (Vol. 3, Doc. 3). Publishes second part of "The Principle of Relativity and Its Consequences in Modern Physics" (Vol. 3, Doc. 2). The winter semester at the University of Zurich ends. The summer semester at the University of Zurich begins: Einstein teaches the continuation of the mechanics course and a course in the kinetic theory of heat (Vol. 3, Doc. 4), while also conducting a physics seminar and directing a laboratory for advanced stu- dents (with Alfred Kleiner).

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