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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 Daniel M P

Nov 3, 2017

Amazing experience

By Minh N

Aug 18, 2017

One word: awesome!

By Enrique P

Jan 24, 2025

Excellent course.

By Austin B

Dec 10, 2023

excellent course.

By AMARIO T F J

Jul 17, 2022

very good course!

By Rauhit K

Sep 9, 2021

Truly insightful.

By Larry A A

Mar 2, 2021

Excellent lecture

By Dan F

Feb 1, 2021

Great course!!!!!

By Veena R

Oct 8, 2020

Excellent course.

By Tejas p

Sep 19, 2020

Incredible course

By Federica L M

Jun 26, 2020

BEST TEACHER EVER

By Justin H

Jun 16, 2020

Very interesting.

By Walid H

Feb 27, 2018

Excellent course.

By Per-Erik R

Sep 6, 2017

Fantastic teacher

By Abdur R B

Aug 6, 2017

Excellent course!

By Shannon

Oct 19, 2024

best of the best

By Apeiron

Oct 17, 2023

best course ever

By SIVA H

Jul 11, 2021

Wonderful course

By sriram r

Aug 27, 2018

very nice course

By Luis W

May 31, 2018

Very interesting

By Victoria L

Oct 13, 2017

Superb teaching.

By Santiago C P

Jul 17, 2017

Excellent course

By Fábio B V d O

Mar 2, 2017

Excelent course!

By Aditya U

Jan 5, 2017

Amazing course!!

By Michael B

Dec 29, 2016

Fantastic course