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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 12, 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 9, 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 abhijit c

Feb 17, 2017

I loved this course.

By Deleted A

Jan 27, 2023

Amazing course !!!!

By Donghyun K

Nov 5, 2020

Very well explained

By Jeffrey H

Jul 24, 2017

Outstanding course!

By denis l

Nov 13, 2016

Really appreciated!

By Terry

Jul 26, 2025

easy to understand

By Garcia H

Mar 25, 2022

Excelente curso!!!

By Belkacem E

Oct 24, 2020

Fantastic journey!

By Рогалев А В

Apr 29, 2018

Very interesting !

By Daniel M P

Nov 3, 2017

Amazing experience

By Minh N

Aug 19, 2017

One word: awesome!

By Alfonso G T

May 23, 2025

Phenomenal course

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!