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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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Aug 11, 2020

It was wonderful experience to know the special theory of relativity from Larry, who has presented the course in very simple way to understand. Thanks a lot to Larry for providing such a good session.

SS

Dec 8, 2019

Almost anyone can learn about the special theory of relativity from these lectures. I actually can't believe that I studied from a professor who teaches in the USA and in so simple way. I am grateful.

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851 - Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity 的 875 个评论（共 1,088 个）

创建者 ALEJANDRO S M

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Feb 10, 2021

El mejor profesor que tuve . Un genio !

创建者 Amv s

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Nov 23, 2020

i like how he has simplified the things

创建者 Luke M

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Jul 15, 2020

My first coursera course, I enjoyed it.

创建者 Christopher D

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Aug 30, 2017

Amazing, anyone should take that course

创建者 Varma R

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Oct 26, 2024

Excellent instructor and great content

创建者 Kavitha K

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Oct 1, 2021

Easy to understand and simple LOVE IT

创建者 Chow K M

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Dec 19, 2020

Enjoyed the easy to understand lecture

创建者 Ashwat J

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May 4, 2020

Wonderful presentation. Learned a ton!

创建者 Wayne C L

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Sep 6, 2018

It was a lot of fun to learn all this!

创建者 Nathalie V

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Jun 18, 2017

Very interesting, very well explained.

创建者 Fernando A P S

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Apr 1, 2017

Perfectly explained. Love the teacher.

创建者 Luca R

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Aug 28, 2024

Very clear explanations of the topics

创建者 Daniel H B

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Nov 18, 2021

Great course, Would highly Recommend!

创建者 Angela P M

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Feb 22, 2021

A wonderful course. Congratulations!!

创建者 Mehlam F (

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Jul 14, 2020

Great professor and in depth teaching

创建者 PAVITHRA S

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Jun 19, 2020

A fantastic course for science minds

创建者 Omar R O R

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Apr 17, 2020

It is clear, precise, and enjoyable.

创建者 Steve H

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Jan 12, 2024

Excellent class, excellent teacher!

创建者 Rodrigo P

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Jun 24, 2022

a good course, really good course;)

创建者 mohamed h

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Jun 10, 2022

a very useful well explained course

创建者 Cuautzin H

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Jun 11, 2020

Excelente curso, muy bien explicado

创建者 Bhavya V

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Oct 2, 2018

Awesome Course worth spending time.

创建者 Santos C

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Sep 10, 2017

This was a great course, thank you!

创建者 TAMER G

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Oct 9, 2025

Instructor and coverage were great

创建者 Mitank D

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May 24, 2017

Really this is a fantastic course.