Relativity Courses and Certifications

ScienceClic

The Maths of General Relativity

1 review

Discover the mathematical foundations of Einstein's general relativity through visual explanations covering spacetime, geodesics, curvature, and the Einstein equation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Einstein Revolution

15 ratings at edX

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MinutePhysics

Lorentz Transformations - Special Relativity Chapter 3

Explore Lorentz transformations, boosts, and Galilean transformations in special relativity. Learn about Einstein's insights on the constancy of light speed and relative velocity changes between inertial reference frames.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physics with Elliot

Physics Mini Lessons - Intermediate Level Topics in Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, and Classical Physics

Explore advanced physics concepts through bite-sized lessons covering quantum mechanics, relativity, field theory, and classical mechanics fundamentals.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to the Four-Vector in Special Relativity - Lecture 14

Explore the four-vector concept in physics, unifying space-time coordinates and energy-momentum, with emphasis on Lorentz transformations and the invariant space-time interval.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Relativity - Lecture 1

Explore the foundations of relativity, from historical context to key concepts like Galilean and Lorentz transformations, Maxwell's theory, and the postulates of relativity in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Einstein's General Theory of Relativity - The Essential Idea

3 reviews

Visual exploration of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity, explaining warps in space-time and gravitational force. Brian Greene offers insights into Einstein's groundbreaking equations and their impact on our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Supermassive Black Holes and Strong-Field Relativity - Lecture 15

1 review

Explore supermassive black holes, strong-field relativity, and X-ray binary star systems. Learn how astronomers detect black holes and discover the latest findings in astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Special Relativity

Get up to (light) speed on Einstein's theory of relativity.

• Brilliant
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Physics

8 reviews

This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.

• YouTube
• 1 day 5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

26 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental particles, forces, and the Higgs boson discovery. Journey through classical mechanics, relativity, and quantum mechanics to understand the universe's building blocks and their interactions.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

World Science Festival

Special Relativity

Explore Einstein's revolutionary insights into space, time, and energy with physicist Brian Greene. Using high school algebra, delve into the mathematics and concepts behind special relativity and E = mc².

• YouTube
• 11 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Wondrium

General Relativity and Gravity - What Einstein Discovered

Explore Einstein's journey to develop general relativity, its key concepts, and implications. Delve into the equivalence principle, geometry of spacetime, and gravitational field equations, understanding how they revolutionized our view of gravity.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

What Is Relativity? - Sean Carroll on Einstein's View of Time and Space

Explore Einstein's revolutionary view of time and space in relativity theory, including concepts like spacetime, simultaneity, light cones, and time dilation, challenging our understanding of the universe.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

A Brief Introduction to General Relativity

Explore Einstein's Theory of General Relativity with physicist Anthony Zee, covering gravity waves, curved spacetime, black holes, and cutting-edge topics in theoretical physics. Gain insights into the mysteries of our universe.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video