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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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JJ

Jan 11, 2024

Excellent course -- one of the best I've ever taken! It is unsurprisingly not an easy topic, but the concepts are explained very well, and the assignments are relevant to grasping the ideas.

CG

Mar 10, 2020

This course is really wonderful. You will get some basic ideas related to Einstein's theories. If you are keen to know about Einstein, it's going to be your perfect start. Really excellent course.

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创建者 Jacob A

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Jul 6, 2017

Very well structured course, and the instructor is superb.

创建者 art g

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Jul 1, 2017

great course. clear lectures which elucidate the concepts.

创建者 Eduardo G

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Apr 7, 2024

Una excelente forma de entender algo de Einstein y física

创建者 Dr. J M P

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Feb 22, 2022

Great Course! Fantastic presentation of the key concepts!

创建者 Howard L

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Jan 21, 2022

It is a fantastic course for a beginner who loves physics

创建者 xavier H

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Aug 13, 2021

This course is very progressive and pedogically very good

创建者 Deleted A

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Jun 26, 2020

it´s a very good course, you just need basic math notions

创建者 Kyung J M K

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Dec 29, 2024

excellent and interesting taught by former cal professor

创建者 Ota G

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Dec 18, 2022

very good corse, instructor was very easy to understand

创建者 Connie C

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Sep 19, 2022

Thank you Larry for delivering such a wonderful course!

创建者 Alberto V C G

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Apr 23, 2021

Extraordinary course. Very well explained, step by step.

创建者 Merrilyn W

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Jul 24, 2024

Brilliant. Interesting, well presented and accessible.

创建者 Sébastien T

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Apr 3, 2021

I found the professor extremely pedagogical, thank you!

创建者 hb l

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Dec 5, 2020

Thanks for teaching easily Special theory of relativity

创建者 roger

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Jul 5, 2019

Very simple math. Very clear description of the theory.

创建者 Jeffrey G P

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Aug 26, 2018

This was a very well explained and demonstrated course.

创建者 MARK P

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Nov 15, 2025

Beautifully clear explanations for the non-specialist.

创建者 Tharun K

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Sep 17, 2021

BEST COURSE TO UNDERSTAND SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY

创建者 John S

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Oct 14, 2020

This was a very informative, very well thought course.

创建者 Vassilis V

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Jan 19, 2017

Really enjoyed the course from begging up to the end!!

创建者 pawan j

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Dec 3, 2025

It is The best course on special theory of relativity

创建者 Alex R

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Nov 26, 2020

Great intro, very approachable and easy to understand

创建者 John M

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Nov 8, 2020

Very interesting. Starts from nothing and builds well

创建者 Nay W L

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May 24, 2020

Very nice course. A very ennobling experience indeed.

创建者 sdoamy

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Apr 17, 2018

Very helpful for me to prepare for the next semester.