Relativity Courses and Certifications

Insights into Mathematics

An Elementary Introduction to Special Relativity - Lecture 1

Explore Einstein's Special Relativity through a unique lens, using basic Newtonian mechanics and the concept of inertial observers. Learn how bats' echo location illustrates fundamental principles in this innovative approach.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Richard Behiel

The Mass Shell - Relativistic Energy-Momentum-Mass Relation in Special Relativity

Explore the Mass Shell concept in special relativity, understanding four-momentum, dimensional analysis, and its application to the Klein-Gordon free particle equation.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics with Professor Matt Anderson

Introduction to Relativity and Einstein's Theory - Module 29

Explore Einstein's relativity theory, covering time dilation, length contraction, E=mc², relativistic momentum, and the strange implications of space-time physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

General Relativity Lecture Collection

Explore Einstein's theory of gravity, curved space-time, black holes, and Big Bang cosmology in this comprehensive lecture series on General Relativity by Stanford University.

• YouTube
• 17 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

172 ratings at Coursera

Explore relativity and cosmology, unraveling spacetime, gravity, and universe evolution. Gain insights into modern physics concepts that revolutionized our understanding of reality.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Insights into Mathematics

An Elementary Introduction to Special Relativity II - Wild Linear Algebra

Novel explanation of Einstein's Special Relativity using a 1D Newtonian world with bats. Covers Lorentz transformations, hyperbolic geometry, and rational parametrization for a unique perspective on space-time coordinates.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Insights into Mathematics

Bats, Echolocation, and a Newtonian View of Einstein's Special Relativity

Novel approach to Special Relativity using bats and sound instead of light, deriving key formulas through high school algebra. Emphasizes inertial observers over frames, making complex concepts more accessible.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Insights into Mathematics

Length Contraction, Time Dilation, and Velocity Addition in Special Relativity - Lecture 39

Explore Einstein's Special Relativity through a novel approach, deriving length contraction, time dilation, and velocity addition using Lorentz transformations and linear algebra concepts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

Discover the physics of curved spacetime, Einstein field equations, and their applications to black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology in this introductory general relativity study.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

General Relativity II: Applications

Explore Einstein's field equations and their applications to black holes, gravitational waves, and cosmology in this advanced physics study.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Special Relativity

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Einstein’s Special Relativity upended our understanding of space, time and energy. While the ideas are subtle, they only require high school algebra, so join this math-based introduction with acclaimed physicist and author, Brian Greene.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

Special Relativity, Equivalence Principle, and Mach's Principle - Lecture 4

Explore special relativity, electromagnetism, stress-energy tensor, equivalence principle, and Mach's principle in this graduate-level physics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

Introduction to Special Relativity and Einstein Summation Convention - Lecture 1

Zgłęb podstawy szczególnej teorii względności, kinematyki i konwencji sumacyjnej Einsteina w ramach kursu dla doktorantów z fizyki teoretycznej.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

Special Relativity and Tensor Algebra - Lecture 3

Explore light aberration, tensor algebra, and relativistic objects in this graduate-level physics lecture. Practice tensor transformation laws through exercises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

Kinematics in Special Relativity and Doppler Effect - Lecture 2

Explore kinematics in special relativity, relativistic velocity addition, Lorentz contraction, and the Doppler effect in this graduate-level physics lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video