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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Astro 101: Black Holes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Scientific Methods, Mechanics, Science and Research, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Electrical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Physics, Angular, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science

    ★ 4.4 (108) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Semiconductor Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Electronic Components, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Chemistry, Image Analysis, Electronics, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Laboratory Equipment, Production Process, Basic Electrical Systems, Test Equipment, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Electronics Engineering, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Research

    ★ 4.8 (123) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Problem Solving, Physics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.7 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies

    ★ 4.8 (339) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos de Oscilaciones y Ondas para Ingeniería

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), electromagnetics, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (269) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

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

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    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, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, C++ (Programming Language), Structural Engineering, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.6 (564) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Informatics, Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Physical Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular optical physics courses

  • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
  • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantum Mechanics for Engineers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Semiconductor Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
  • Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons: École Polytechnique
  • Fundamentos de Oscilaciones y Ondas para Ingeniería: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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