Learner Reviews & Feedback for Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity by Stanford University
About the Course
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...
Top reviews
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.
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.
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By Alexandros P
•Jan 3, 2019
Excellent course. Very well structured and stimulating content.
By Fabio P
•Jan 23, 2018
Excellent, these important concepts finally seem to make sense.
By Ingeborg B
•Jan 4, 2017
This is a very good course! any thanks to professor Lagerstrom.
By Alejandro L
•Aug 30, 2021
With special gratitude to Prof. Randles Lagerstrom. Brilliant.
By Massimo B
•May 7, 2020
Very well explained course, thank's to Prof. Larry Lagerstrom.
By José J B d M
•Nov 20, 2017
It very well explained by profesor Lagerstrom. Congatulations!
By saadhvik a
•Oct 7, 2017
The course was an enriching experience that truly ennobled me!
By Shaya S
•Sep 12, 2017
quite slow, but makes it super easy to understand, i loved it!
By Guillaume B
•Mar 8, 2019
Amazing course!!! Thanks a lot! Wonderful course and teacher!
By Rasith T T
•Sep 11, 2018
Wonderful Introductory Course which seek to Study. Thank you.
By Ayman Z
•Jan 29, 2018
Perfect in every aspect, Thank you for this excellent course.
By Affan M
•Jun 23, 2017
This is the best course on special relativity for a beginner.
By P K
•Dec 30, 2016
Excellent course. Excellent instructor. Well worth the time!
By Patrick C
•Sep 20, 2024
Clear, easy to understand presentations and course structure
By HIKMAH N
•Sep 18, 2024
Penjelasan yang saya terima sangat menarik dan sangat jelas.
By TM
•Oct 19, 2022
Very talented teacher and great subject matter. Super fun!
By Li M
•May 14, 2019
A very good introductory course to the theory of relativity.
By Jessica T
•Jan 26, 2025
Loved the lecturer! Would love to take more of his courses.
By A D
•Jul 10, 2023
fantastic course great professor learned a lot. Thankyou
By Frank L
•Nov 12, 2017
Well explained and easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
By narendra p
•Feb 6, 2017
course well organised. nice note preparation and hand outs.
By Sue P
•Feb 28, 2023
Excellent course for people with a non science background.
By Paranjay T
•Jun 19, 2020
It was a great opportunity for me to enhance my knowledge.
By Bahman A
•Feb 12, 2018
Everything was perfect. I learnt a lot here. Great Thanks.