This course will give a basic introduction to Einstein's special theory of relativity followed by a close reading of his classic paper on gravitation and the general theory of relativity, from 1915.

Einstein put forth special relativity, which explains motion at near-light speeds. Although there are many consequences of Special Relativity, this complex theory consists of only two postulates, both ...

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Monday and Thursday 12:15–13:45 in M4. Tutorial Friday 14:15–15:45 in SR4. After a quick introduction to Special Relativity (mechanics and electrodynamics at a finite speed of light, mathematically ...

Is special relativity a clapped-out classical theory, to be replaced by a shiny new quantum model as soon as possible? On the contrary, it would seem: the theory still has a youthful ability to ...