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
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 Francois J
•Dec 5, 2020
Larry Randles is an excellent Instructor.
I would take other courses from him.
By Mayank S
•Sep 3, 2020
Best beginner course to know about relativity and in turn understand Einstein
By Alejandro P
•May 7, 2018
Muy interesante el curso, además, las explicaciones muy claras. Curso genial.
By Robert B
•Aug 29, 2017
Very clear and understandable from an algebraic math background. Thank You!!
By Anton B
•Aug 11, 2017
I never knew I would understand the Special Theory of Relativity. Until now!
By Sandip Z
•Sep 30, 2024
A difficult concept was explained very well and clearly . Thanks very much
By Nishant S
•Jul 18, 2021
excellent course ,I have got many idea through this course about relativity
By E D S
•May 24, 2020
Very professional presentation. Arranged for easy understanding. Well done.
By Wiktor J
•Sep 20, 2018
Great course, gave me a really good understanding of this wonderful theory.
By Christopher B
•Dec 5, 2017
On week 2, LOVING this so far! I will get this certificate, I am confident.
By Achyut K
•Jul 17, 2020
Awesome methodology for teaching students not even from science background
By Fabio C
•Jun 13, 2020
Excellent choice for a beginner on this matter. Clear, insightful, course.
By Venkataramana K
•Aug 12, 2019
This course really help me to satisfy my quest to understand time dilation
By Marco Q
•Sep 25, 2017
Excellent course, It lets You understand clearly the strange nature works.
By Steven R
•Sep 11, 2021
Excellent instructor who generated a great deal of enthusiasm for course
By Alan L
•May 24, 2020
Concepts all very clearly explained. Diagram and notes were very helpful.
By Helena H
•Jul 2, 2018
Except from the slow pace of teaching, everything is clearly illustrated!
By Беркутбаева Р А
•Dec 9, 2024
Благодарю за такой курс! Очень удобный, интересные лекции, просто супер!
By Neeraj G
•May 23, 2024
Excellent course and very well explained lectures with pictorial details
By Ramon F
•Apr 25, 2021
It was such an interesting experience to learn the theory of relativity
By ADITYA V
•Jun 28, 2020
Most complicated things explained so easily. A true mind changer course.
By Aishik B
•Dec 4, 2016
A very useful insight into Einstein and his Special Theory of Relativity
By Daniel W
•Jan 20, 2023
Randle is an amazing teacher; he explains everything in extreme detail.
By malavika s
•Feb 12, 2017
Very well paced, with very clear explanations and interesting insights.
By David M
•Mar 1, 2023
A great course for someone new to studying physics. Loved the teacher.