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In this course we will seek to “understand Einstein,” especially focusing on the special theory of relativity that Albert Einstein, as a twenty-six year old patent clerk, introduced in his “miracle year” of 1905. Our goal will be to go behind the myth-making and beyond the popularized presentations of relativity in order to gain a deeper understanding of both Einstein the person and the concepts, predictions, and strange paradoxes of his theory. Some of the questions we will address include: How did Einstein come up with his ideas? What was the nature of his genius? What is the meaning of relativity? What’s “special” about the special theory of relativity? Why did the theory initially seem to be dead on arrival? What does it mean to say that time is the “fourth dimension”? Can time actually run more slowly for one person than another, and the size of things change depending on their velocity? Is time travel possible, and if so, how? Why can’t things travel faster than the speed of light? Is it possible to travel to the center of the galaxy and return in one lifetime? Is there any evidence that definitively confirms the theory, or is it mainly speculation? Why didn’t Einstein win the Nobel Prize for the theory of relativity? About the instructor: Dr. Larry Lagerstrom is the Director of Academic Programs at Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development, which offers graduate certificates in subjects such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, data mining, nanotechnology, innovation, and management science. He holds degrees in physics, mathematics, and the history of science, has published a book and a TED Ed video on "Young Einstein: From the Doxerl Affair to the Miracle Year," and has had over 30,000 students worldwide enroll in his online course on the special theory of relativity (this course!)....

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JD

May 24, 2018

Outstanding course, by far the best MOOC available. I really enjoyed listening to prof. Lagerstrom lectures and his clear explanations of a subject which is not so obvious to understand.

JB

Sep 17, 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. The knowledge I have gained is something that I will treasure and will propel me to keep studying and trying to understand our wonderful universe.

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创建者 Daher N

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Jan 2, 2018

genreral and complete

创建者 ioannis p

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Apr 12, 2022

Outstanding teacher!

创建者 Zafira B

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Oct 8, 2020

Thank you very much.

创建者 Andres G

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Dec 10, 2017

Excelent, very clear

创建者 abhijit c

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Feb 16, 2017

I loved this course.

创建者 Deleted A

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Jan 27, 2023

Amazing course !!!!

创建者 Donghyun K

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Nov 5, 2020

Very well explained

创建者 Jeffrey H

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Jul 23, 2017

Outstanding course!

创建者 denis l

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Nov 13, 2016

Really appreciated!

创建者 Terry

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Jul 26, 2025

easy to understand

创建者 Garcia H

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Mar 25, 2022

Excelente curso!!!

创建者 Belkacem E

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Oct 24, 2020

Fantastic journey!

创建者 Рогалев А В

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Apr 29, 2018

Very interesting !

创建者 Daniel M P

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Nov 3, 2017

Amazing experience

创建者 Minh N

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Aug 18, 2017

One word: awesome!

创建者 Alfonso G T

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May 23, 2025

Phenomenal course

创建者 Enrique P

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Jan 24, 2025

Excellent course.

创建者 Austin B

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Dec 10, 2023

excellent course.

创建者 AMARIO T F J

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Jul 17, 2022

very good course!

创建者 Rauhit K

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Sep 9, 2021

Truly insightful.

创建者 Larry A A

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Mar 2, 2021

Excellent lecture

创建者 Dan F

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Feb 1, 2021

Great course!!!!!

创建者 Veena R

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Oct 7, 2020

Excellent course.

创建者 Tejas p

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Sep 19, 2020

Incredible course

创建者 Federica L M

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Jun 25, 2020

BEST TEACHER EVER