Learn about the Special Theory of Relativity with a focus on time, space, and Einstein's groundbreaking discoveries. This course aims to change your conception of reality by exploring concepts like time travel, space warps, and E=mc2. The teaching method involves visually rich animations and is mostly non-mathematical. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in physics, astronomy, and the mind-bending world of relativity.
Overview
Syllabus
- Start
The Special Theory of Relativity -
Speed -
The Speed of Light -
Relativity of Simultaneity -
Time in Motion -
How Fast Does Time Slow? -
Time Dilation: Experimental Evidence -
The Reality of Past, Present, and Future -
Time Dilation: Intuitive Explanation -
Motion's Effect on Space -
The Pole in the Barn: Quantitative Details -
The Twin Paradox -
Implications for Mass -
Special Relativity -
Taught by
World Science Festival
