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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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    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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

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    629 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Taiwan University

    普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Digital Communications, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Applied Mathematics, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Algorithms

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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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    Coursera

    Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Usability, Usability Testing, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Test Tools, Web Development, Customer Service

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Experience, Electrical Systems, Experimentation, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Mechanics, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    6G Vision: ML, Intelligent Surfaces & Optical Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Digital Communications, Internet Of Things, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Distributed Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Zero Trust Network Access, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano
  • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • General Relativity II: Applications: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Image and Video Processing: From Mars to Hollywood with a Stop at the Hospital: Duke University
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Test Accessibility of Your Design with WAVE: Coursera
  • Displays: University of Colorado Boulder

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