Which of the following statements best describes Einstein's contributions and views about quantum theory?
A) Although his work on the photoelectric effect was an important contribution to quantum theory, Einstein never really accepted quantum theory.
B) He didn't make any significant contributions to the theory, but he did accept quantum theory.
C) Despite his important work on relativity, Einstein didn't make any important contributions to quantum theory, and furthermore he never really accepted quantum theory.
D) Although his work on the quantum theory of atoms was an important contribution, Einstein never really accepted quantum theory.
E) His work on the photoelectric effect was an important contribution to quantum theory, and he accepted the theory as a correct description of the microscopic world.

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Einstein's work on the photoelectric effect was crucial to the development of quantum theory, but he was famously skeptical of the theory's probabilistic nature, as evidenced by his quote "God does not play dice with the universe."

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Einstein's Contributions and Views