JJ
Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for helping me understand the Special Theory of Relativity, covered a lot of ground but repeated it so it really could sink in. Like your style and want to thank you for your assistance. Thanks
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.
By Leandro S A
•Mar 10, 2022
An amazing course for all those who wants to know more and more about Einstein´s thoughts and his Special Theory of Relativity. Amazing didatic of Stanford´s professor Larry Randles Lagerstrom. Very thankful for all the content and knowledge acquired.
By Gwen J H
•Sep 18, 2021
I highly recommend this excellent, well-organized course on the Special Theory of Relativity. It is a great introduction to the topic, taught by a very experienced professor. There is so much more to learn and this course inspires me to dig deeper.
By Andres P
•Jul 13, 2020
Excellent course. Great lectures, perfect for anyone with a minimum background on physics. No need to have any previous knowledge of the Special Theory of Relativity. Very well explained and well designed exercises. Top experience! 100% recommended!
By Luiz C
•Jun 18, 2019
Really great Course: though Professor Lagestrom explanations can sometimes feel being too long, he is always very clear. I really enjoyed this Course, and wish there would bea similar follow-up course on the topic of the General Theory of Relativity
By Deleted A
•Mar 18, 2020
Very thorough and modern explanation of the basic principles of SR. Modern in the sense that math is not emphasized to start getting the correct intuition. Thank you Prof. Holstrom and thank you to the staff for answering all questions so promptly.
By John M
•May 27, 2017
A fantastic course by a fantastic teacher. Enthusiastic and interesting and most importantly clearly explaining the subject matter. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone and to take any other course run by Larry Randles Lagerstrom.
By Dhruv A
•Jun 16, 2021
Excellent Course offered by Stanford, taught intricately by Professor Lagerstrom. Structured very well and comprehensive to a novice, covering all the base concepts of Special Relativity, with math easily understood by a high school level student.
By Utkarsh C
•Jul 14, 2020
Really it was a great course, explained with such good examples and out teacher " just hats off to him". Sir, you were really very kind and intelligent. thank you for letting us understand the fundamentals of Einstein Special theory of Relativity.
By Tiago P S
•Feb 6, 2023
Great course!
All topics are well explained, easy to understand, and it's great for anyone who wants to know about Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity.
Anyone with basic math algebra knowledge can and will be able to get through this course.
By Lars E
•Aug 16, 2023
After a somewhat lengthy start the course gives an easy to understand but nevertheless very interesting insight into the world of relativity. Mathematics are kept to the bare minimum but the concepts are given in clear diagrams and examples.
By Jean-Jacques Z
•Jun 23, 2018
Very clear presentation of the Physics involved. Can be followed without mathematical background. As a suggested reading I would add "L'évolution des idées en Physique" from Einstein / Infeld"Let's go now for a lecture in general relativity!
By Diane R
•Jul 5, 2023
This professor was excellent. He broke down all topics to very digestible parts and repeated key points. I had never taken a physics course before and it has been years since I had any math but I was able to follow along with no difficulty.
By Quincy G
•Oct 9, 2018
Professor was very thorough in explaining the various aspects regarding the Special Theory of Relativity. The tests and problem sets were well related to what I learned in the videos, and helped me apply what I learned. A terrific course.
By Amalkrishna M
•Oct 11, 2020
Intresting course and excellent professor and never ever had this excellent online class valuable and worth class and I'm become more endustatic in physics and thanks for all the guys behind this project and special thanks for professor
By Benjamin Z F
•Dec 26, 2017
The content and quality of the course is amazing. I am very satisfied with the course director's knowledge, his ability to convey that knowledge and I now have a much better understanding of the Special Theory of Relativity. Five stars!
By Santiago B
•Jun 23, 2017
It's a brilliant course. Although I knew nothing about this topics, even as regard as basic Physics, I understood everything. There are simple explanations and a very didactic diagramming. This was an enriching and enjoyable experience.
By Shruthi S
•Mar 2, 2017
Thanks for this course. And I am overwhelmed by the fact that you're giving away these course materials for free. Of course, I'll buy a few important courses for I'll be asked for a certificate. Anyways, thanks a lot team course era. :)
By Nikola S
•Aug 18, 2020
One of the best courses I have ever seen. With only little knowledge in physics and math, it is possible to follow the course until the end. A lot of the theory is visualized in pictures and graphs to make it even better to understand.
By Ciaran L
•Jun 9, 2020
Larry was a brilliant teacher and explained everything very clearly. He took the necessary time on each aspect of the course and made sure that the 'foundations' were laid to properly understand Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity.
By David J
•Apr 2, 2021
A very clear and well thought-out presentation of a tricky subject. At 75 I feared my speed of comprehension wouldn't be up to it. Thanks to Larry for helping me get up to speed and for making the experience so unexpectedly enjoyable!
By Oguzhan O
•May 19, 2020
I have never ever had a better course than this. As a person with a little background in physical scineces, I am capable of asking important questions about the universe. Thank you Prof. Lagerstrom for your unforgettable contribution.
By Arun G
•Apr 14, 2020
I got a more in-depth understanding of how special relativity acutally works and I was able to completely clear the major doubts that i had about the various pseudo paradoxes that arised out of this theory such as the twins paradox.
By Nino A
•Feb 20, 2023
This was my first course on Coursera and I'm very satisfied. The journey through Einstein's world of relativity was very interesting. Thanks to Coursera and professor Larry Lagerstrom for making the course enjoyable and special.
By Harish S
•Jan 1, 2023
The course was really a dream come true for me, I have got a big idea of Einstein's great works. I just loved the way, the course was formulated. I wish to be a theoretical physicist one day!!
Thank You for this wonderful course
By Shrijan R
•Jul 16, 2020
This course is really good for the very beginners who have started studying physics. The way it has been presented is a very easy and lucid one. Although I would have like the optional problems to have much more harder problems.