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Developed a little more than a hundred years ago, Einstein's Theory of Relativity is a groundbreaking scientific breakthrough that revolutionized our understanding of space and time. How are space and time intertwined? What happens at high speeds or strong gravitational fields? What are black holes? Finally, how do we test this theory?

This course is split into two parts: In the first part, we dive into Special Relativity at the level of a beginning undergraduate course. In the second part, we explore the fundamental ideas behind General Relativity. Besides mastering the mathematical tools used in Relativity, you are strongly encouraged to gain physical intuition of the new ideas.

In the course of 13 days, there will be lectures, problem solving sessions in groups, a visit to the Physics department at Stanford, and a final group presentation of a relevant topic of your choice.