Explore the fundamental concepts of special relativity in this graduate-level lecture from the Warsaw4PhD and GeoPlanet PhD schools. Delve into an in-depth introduction to the topic, followed by a comprehensive examination of special relativity principles. Learn about the Einstein summation convention and its applications in theoretical physics. Gain valuable insights from lecturer Mikołaj Korzyński of the Center for Theoretical Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, in this 90-minute session designed for advanced physics students.
Introduction to Special Relativity and Einstein Summation Convention - Lecture 1
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Overview
Syllabus
00:00- Introduction
23:15- Special relativity
40:34- Break
40:35- Special relativity
54:16- Einstein summation convention
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Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN
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