Dramatizes how Einstein arrived at his 1905 discovery that the realms of matter and energy are linked. Reveals the roots of this breakthrough in the human stories of scientists Michael Farady, Antoine Lavoisier and Lise Maitner, whose innovative thinking across four centures helped lead to E=mcp2s, and ultimately unleashed the power of the atom.

Based on book, E=mcp2s : a biography of the world's most famous equation, by David Bodanis. Documentary. Special features: printable guides for teachers and librarians.

Bern, Switzerland 1905 -- E is for energy, Michael Faraday -- M is for mass, Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier -- C is for celeritas, James Clerk Maxwell -- 2 is for squared, Emilie du Ch„atelet -- E=mcp2s, the holy grail of physics -- Unlocking the atom, Lise Meitner -- E=mcp2s, the future.