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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.

JK

Apr 1, 2017

I enjoyed this course very much. Professor Larry Randles Lagerstrom made a difficult subject easy to understand. Especially for a fellow who at 85 has forgotten a lot of what he learned in college.

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创建者 NIRAJAN G

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Jun 29, 2023

I really enjoyed the course but It would be awesome if more mathematics was involved.

创建者 GIRI S S

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Jan 11, 2020

This course provides a fundamental understanding of the Special Theory of Relativity.

创建者 Brett W

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Jan 20, 2019

Sometimes a little too thorough on the explanations, but overall an excellent course.

创建者 Alexandrino N

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Feb 23, 2024

Excelente explicación del profesor Larry, buenos ejemplos de manera clara y precisa

创建者 Alfredo V

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Sep 14, 2023

Excepcional, interesante, del nivel adecuado (difícil pero no excesivamente difícil)

创建者 Dongho S

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Jun 13, 2020

Really awesome course. Very well explained and well structured. Thank you Professor!

创建者 Peter B

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Jul 6, 2022

well presented accessible to those with high school maths

focused on understanding

创建者 Marc F

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Apr 27, 2020

Un cours clair, précis qui permet de comprendre intimement les bases de la théorie.

创建者 Jose S

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Dec 10, 2016

An experience of discovery into the perspective of 1905, and the path of reasoning.

创建者 B H C

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Feb 4, 2020

Very well done, and reasonable amount of information delivered at the right pace.

创建者 Paul G P

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Jun 28, 2020

Great introduction to Special Theory of Relativity. Challenging yet accessible.

创建者 Frank V M

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Feb 24, 2017

This course goes straight to the point. Now I have a better understanding of STR

创建者 Maryam A

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Aug 29, 2021

An excellent introduction to the Special Theory of Relativity and so much more!

创建者 Mike G

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Sep 19, 2020

Very interesting course which gave me some interesting insights into the topic.

创建者 Vedant G

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May 4, 2019

Great course at beginner level. Creates foundation and interest to dive deeper.

创建者 Andrew B

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Sep 30, 2018

Larry is a fantastic teacher and makes the subject matter easier to understand.

创建者 Tun L A

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Sep 5, 2017

Excellent and most complete course concerning The Special Theory of Relativity.

创建者 Alexandria B

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Mar 1, 2017

100% recommend for anyone who enjoys the fun implications of higher-level math!

创建者 Murali I

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Oct 25, 2024

A rigorous and fascinating course! The instructor was amazing in all respects!

创建者 Meir S

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Apr 5, 2018

A very easy way to learn a very complicated theory

It's slow but very thorough

创建者 Beril K

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Aug 5, 2017

I'm at 7th week of this course and so far I've truly enjoyed and learnt a lot!

创建者 Lluis O

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Dec 5, 2016

Larry R Lagerstrom is an extraordinay instructor, for an extraordinary course.

创建者 Prassanna

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Jun 5, 2024

Perfect Course for beginners and people of any academic background. Thank You

创建者 Enrico F

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Oct 10, 2022

Excellent course. Excellent way of teaching. Excellent Professor. Thank you.

创建者 AAYUSHI V

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Mar 23, 2021

An amazing way of teaching this course. I have learnt a lot from this course.