Relativity Courses and Certifications

Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

19 reviews

Explore Einstein's special theory of relativity, its concepts, predictions, and paradoxes. Gain insights into Einstein's genius and the theory's impact on our understanding of space, time, and the universe.

• Coursera
• 81 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Insights into Mathematics

The Geometry of Relativity and GPS Technology

Explore the fascinating intersection of GPS technology and Einstein's relativity theories, uncovering how these scientific principles ensure accurate global positioning in our everyday lives.

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

Astro 101: Black Holes

9 reviews

Explore black holes, from their formation to detection, covering essential properties, types, and recent research. Learn astronomy, relativity, and quantum physics concepts through engaging analogies and plain language.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MinutePhysics

Spacetime Diagrams in Special Relativity - Chapter 2

Explore spacetime diagrams in special relativity, covering rotational and translational symmetry, distance preservation, and foundational concepts for understanding Lorentz transformations and velocity relativity.

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

Lorentz Transformation in Special Relativity - Lecture 13

Detailed analysis of Lorentz transformations, exploring relativity of length, time, and simultaneity. Covers key concepts like time dilation, twin paradox, and length contraction in physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Einstein Revolution

13 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)

Wondrium

Thinking in Space Time

Explore Einstein's theory of relativity, spacetime diagrams, and the revolutionary concepts that challenged Newton's laws, expanding your understanding of the universe's four-dimensional nature.

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

Space, Time and Einstein

5 reviews

Join a visual and conceptual introduction to Einstein's spectacular insights into space, time and energy. For a mathematical introduction to Special Relativity check out Special Relativity.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Tests of Relativity - Frontiers in Astrophysics

Explore velocity, mass, and time in special relativity. Delve into post-Newtonian approximations, Lorentz transformations, and the possibility of faster-than-light travel using real-world examples.

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

Wondrium

What is Time? Can We Travel Through It? - Exploring Time and Relativity

Explore the nature of time with experts, discussing its evolution from Newton to Einstein, time dilation, and the possibility of time travel, offering insights into our understanding of the universe.

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

Sabine Hossenfelder

The Andromeda Paradox - Understanding Einstein's Relativity and the Fixed Future Question

Delve into the mind-bending Andromeda Paradox, a thought experiment from Roger Penrose that challenges our understanding of time and future possibilities in Einstein's theory of relativity, confounding even expert physicists.

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

Special Relativity

4 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics (ESI)

Stable Blowup for the Higher-Dimensional Skyrme Model

Explore stable blowup mechanisms in higher-dimensional Skyrme models, focusing on finite-time blowup at self-similar rates in 5+1 dimensions compared to 3+1 dimensions.

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

Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI)

Thermodynamic Inequalities for Relativistic Matter

Explore thermodynamic inequalities for relativistic matter in this concise presentation by Lorenzo Gavassino, examining fundamental principles and their applications in relativistic systems.

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

General Relativity

1 review

Course covers the basic principles of Einstein's general theory of relativity, differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes, and cosmology.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video