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Physics Courses

Physics courses explore fundamental concepts such as motion, energy, forces, and the laws governing the universe. You will learn about topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics, often using mathematical models to deepen your understanding. These courses may also introduce you to tools for simulations and experiments that illustrate physical principles.

Popular Physics Courses and Certifications


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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering, Physics

    4.7 stars, 185 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering

    4.6 stars, 204 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

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

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    The University of Tokyo

    From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Experimentation, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Physics, Manufacturing Processes

    4.2 stars, 70 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (70) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Ancient History

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Electrostatics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics

    4.7 stars, 506 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (506) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physics

    4.7 stars, 175 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (175) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Physics

    4.7 stars, 963 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (963) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Physics

    4.8 stars, 258 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (258) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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How to choose the right Physics course

Start with what you want to study in physics. If you're interested in classical mechanics, choose courses covering Newton's laws, energy conservation, and motion dynamics. If you want to explore quantum physics, look for courses focusing on wave-particle duality, quantum entanglement, and the uncertainty principle.

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