Is There a More Comprehensive Course on Special Relativity?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the adequacy of a special relativity course offered on the Science World U website. Participants are exploring whether this course is sufficient for a comprehensive understanding of special relativity and are seeking recommendations for more extensive resources, including books.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for a more comprehensive course or book on special relativity, indicating a need for thorough coverage of the topic.
  • Another participant suggests that the course may be sufficient as an introductory resource, noting that it covers essential concepts at a good pace.
  • A different participant raises concerns about the course's content and whether it is free, suggesting that the reputation of the instructor, Brian Greene, may influence its quality.
  • One participant confirms that the course is free and provides a link to it, which may help others evaluate its content.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the adequacy of the course. While some believe it serves as a good introduction, others question its comprehensiveness and seek further information.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific details about the course content or their personal experiences with it, which may limit the assessment of its comprehensiveness.

Ibrahim Arafa
I started special relativity course at science world u website

Is this course enough? Or is there is more powerful course?

I need a book for special relativity from A to Z

Thanks
 
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Ibrahim Arafa said:
I started special relativity course at science world u website

Is this course enough? Or is there is more powerful course?

How would we know unless you supply a link?
 
I think it is enough as an introduction. A course that deals with special relativity would include much more than that course. Although, what they cover there is at a good pace and essential to know if you're going to study special relativity.
 
It's hard to judge from the website. Of course Brian Greene is a well-known expert on relativity, and I guess, he'll give a nice introduction. What's not clear to me is, whether you have to pay something. If it's free of charge, I'd try it. Then there's nothing to loose.
 

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