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About the Course

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 s...
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AP

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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By Apostolos C

Nov 12, 2016

Excellent, "accessible" lectures.

By Tannin S

Jul 12, 2024

very long course but interesting

By Ragnar L

Apr 3, 2021

Clear, concise, excellent course

By Ali C g

May 23, 2017

it is a great course. Thank you!

By yiyi y

Oct 4, 2016

Great course, awesome instructor

By Marcel W

Mar 9, 2018

Great Intro to Einsteins ideas.

By cristiano c

Nov 3, 2023

Good teacher and good teaching

By Harold N

Feb 27, 2018

Very clear and well presented.

By Hight P

Oct 14, 2016

it is really amazing and fun !

By Kathleen R

Apr 6, 2022

the instructor was excellent!

By António R

Jan 24, 2021

Great course, well explained.

By Sean G

Jan 16, 2019

HEAVY STUFF BUT GREAT TEACHER

By JAMES L D

Jan 24, 2017

A great exercise in thinking.

By Xiaoyuan C

Dec 16, 2020

Fabulous beyond my language!

By Jørgen B

Nov 5, 2018

Best course I ever attended.

By Tahsin A

Feb 18, 2021

Wonderful course, loved it!

By Ana L

Nov 29, 2016

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVEEEEEEEEE

By Syed S U R

Oct 27, 2023

Amazing Course. I love it.

By GE

Jul 31, 2023

Clear, easygoing, complete

By David Z

Nov 28, 2021

Everything was wonderful.

By Souradeep D

Jul 7, 2020

This course is wonderful.

By 董博文

Jan 20, 2020

在中国因为网络问题,学习有一定障碍,不过内容很好。

By MARCIA C

Jan 16, 2018

Wonderful and really hard

By sushant s

Aug 11, 2017

Amazing . time is suspect

By Mark C

Jun 15, 2017

Very well conduct course.