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 experiments to build intuition and avoid pitfalls.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical guide to 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, dodge common mistakes, and link concepts to applications like GPS and particle lifetimes.
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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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