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.
This course is very comprehensive and well prepared material for understanding the Special Theory of Relativity. Larry (the instructor) is very expert and has broad knowledge in explaining the course.
por Ilan M
•The course gives you a good qualitative understantding of special relativity as well as the historical context in which Einstein came up with the theory. The course is easy to engage with, even if you don't have much physics knowledge.
por Frantisek B
•Love the course as its a interesting insight into the world of physics.
What i dont think was effective was the multiple choice quizzes as you could just glide through them without applying the knowledge you learned in any new way.
por Zach J
•Very in Depth for if it is your first time learning. If you have already read about General and Special Relativity it doesn't tell you very much more than what you already know. Either way it is a great course.
por Alexander S
•I disliked really slow speed of formulas derivation, simple operations like cancelling out terms are done in multiple steps. Like for children that only starting study mathematics. Otherwise great course!
por Tiffany O M B - R
•Than You so much this course has really influenced my life at such great heights
It has also made me give more recognition to our Bible Family for all their great accomplishments.
por Doug Q
•Felt a bit like I was being talked down to at the beginning as he tried to tell me how to study and take the course. Got much better after he just started to teach us concepts.
por Ashwini K S
•I loved the course. I gained a lot from this. Want to learn more mathematics and wish could learn General theory from the same team. Thank you soo much. Great work.
por Aidan K
•Quite hard work - the topic is not intuitive, and the questions teem with the possibility of going wrong - badly wrong.
Effort is required, and is paid-back.
por Ritvik A
•It's a good course to start understanding Relativistic Physics. Nothing rigorous though.
The lectures are amazingly easy to understand. Overall liked it.
por luis a g s
•I think a chapter on momentum and energy conservation would be interesting, I liked the examples and the treatment of the paradoxes, very good course.
por hei c
•a very thorough introduction to special relativity, as a layman, I have gained immense insight & basic understanding. Thanks prof Lagerstrom!!!!
por Krish R
•The course was really good. But the discussion forum was not pleasant. Due to the unruly behaviour of this person named Thomas Lahn
por Gary S
•Mr Lagerstrom has explained a difficult topic in a very understandable way. He is a true teacher, not just a lecturer. Thank you.
por Christophe N
•Nice course with very clear explanations! Too bad that I had to wait for week 4 to really start the core of special relativity
por Vertika S
•Excellent Prof , Excellent Resources. My only drawback is that prof is a bit excessive repetitive, rest everything is fine.
por apeksha j
•A very interesting course simplified to an under graduate level. it helps in understanding relativity in perspective.
por Lee H
•Well taught and structured course, gives a more quantitative understanding of some of the outcomes.
por Kiran K
•Good course for introduction to special relativity. I expected more related to E=mc^2 derivation.
por Víctor P V
•This course is superb, covers easyly all the aspects of the special theory of relativity
por Nicholas C
•A leisurely and enjoyable introduction to the Special Theory.
por Callum B
•Really good to get a grasp of what relativity is all about
por Dave W
•Too much work in weeks 4 and 5. Explanations very clear.
por Maartijn S
•Really great course, the teaching was excellent and fun.
por Shayar S
•Really interesting topic but can get a little boring