Special Relativity Course
Gain mastery in special relativity through straightforward derivations of Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction, and spacetime diagrams. Tailored for busy physics professionals, it includes practical applications in GPS timing, particle accelerators, and particle physics to sharpen your expertise and problem-solving skills.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to mastering special relativity, covering Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction, and simultaneity. With clear notation and numerical examples, you'll develop strong intuition, communicate results effectively, sidestep common pitfalls, and link concepts to everyday uses like GPS and particle measurements.
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Develop skills
- Master Lorentz transformations: confidently convert events between reference frames.
- Apply time dilation and length contraction: tackle real high-speed problems.
- Interpret spacetime diagrams: precisely analyse simultaneity and event order.
- Use proper SR notation: manage c, v, Δt, Δx, γ in professional formulas.
- Communicate SR findings: produce clear reports with accurate insights.
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