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Stanford University

General Relativity Lecture Collection

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

Explore Einstein's groundbreaking theory of gravity and geometry in this comprehensive lecture series on General Relativity. Delve into the fundamental concepts of Riemannian and curved space, as well as Minkowski's "space-time." Discover how Einstein revolutionized our understanding of gravity by revealing it as the curvature of space-time. Investigate the fascinating world of black holes and their paradoxical properties. Conclude the series by examining the essential principles of Big Bang cosmology. Originally presented by Stanford University's Continuing Studies Program, this collection spans 17 hours and 31 minutes across ten lectures, offering a deep dive into modern physics and the nature of our universe.

Syllabus

General Relativity Lecture 10
General Relativity Lecture 9
General Relativity Lecture 8
General Relativity Lecture 7
General Relativity Lecture 6
General Relativity Lecture 5
General Relativity Lecture 4
General Relativity Lecture 3
General Relativity Lecture 2
General Relativity Lecture 1

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