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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Image Analysis, System Design and Implementation, Numerical Analysis, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

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    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Equipment Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Physics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

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    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Experimentation, Laboratory Research

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Trigonometry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • 天文探秘: Nanjing University

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