Online Courses: MSU National Teachers Enhancement Network: Special Relativity
This course approaches Einstein's theory of Special Relativity with a geometric perspective instead of through the Lorentz Transformation used in most introductory texts. There are two advantages. First, since geometry is the foundation for General Relativity (GR), this approach affords a seamless transition for students taking GR in the spring. Secondly, it leads to a more useful method for problem-solving in SR (Special Relativity) and with a modified Pythagorean Theorem and spacetime diagrams we can answer any question with confidence.
This course approaches Einstein's theory of Special Relativity with a geometric perspective instead of through the Lorentz Transformation used in most introductory texts. There are two advantages. First, since geometry is the foundation for General Relativity (GR), this approach affords a seamless transition for students taking GR in the spring. Secondly, it leads to a more useful method for problem-solving in SR (Special Relativity) and with a modified Pythagorean Theorem and spacetime diagrams we can answer any question with confidence.
This course approaches Einstein's theory of Special Relativity with a geometric perspective instead of through the Lorentz Transformation used in most introductory texts. There are two advantages. First, since geometry is the foundation for General Relativity (GR), this approach affords a seamless transition for students taking GR in the spring. Secondly, it leads to a more useful method for problem-solving in SR (Special Relativity) and with a modified Pythagorean Theorem and spacetime diagrams we can answer any question with confidence.