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Optics Courses

Optics courses can help you learn about light behavior, lens design, wave-particle duality, and optical instruments. You can build skills in ray tracing, optical testing, and understanding the principles of diffraction and interference. Many courses introduce tools like CAD software for designing optical systems, simulation software for modeling light propagation, and measurement devices used in laboratories to analyze optical phenomena.


Popular Optics Courses and Certifications


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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Semiconductors, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Scripting, Interactive Design, Debugging

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Cinematography

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Media Production, Post-Production, Multimedia, Creativity, Content Creation, Image Quality, Color Theory, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

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    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Astronomía básica

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Estimation, Ancient History, Systems Of Measurement, General Science and Research, World History, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Displays

    Skills you'll gain: Display Devices, Computer Displays, Systems Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Image Quality, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Physics

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    Michigan State University

    Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Image Quality, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Information Privacy, Web Design and Development

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optics courses

  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems: EDUCBA
  • Learn Cinematography: Skillshare
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Skillshare
  • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
  • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Astronomía básica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder

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