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    About the Course

    In this course we will seek to “understand Einstein,” especially focusing on the special theory of relativity that Albert Einstein, as a twenty-six
    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...
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    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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    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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