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    Study optics for understanding light and its interactions. Learn about optical phenomena, wave optics, and photonics.

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    • P

      Packt

      Satellite Remote Sensing Data Bootcamp With Opensource Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Environmental Monitoring, Unsupervised Learning, Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Data Processing, Open Source Technology, Data Transformation, Dimensionality Reduction

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Micrometer, Electronics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation, Structural Analysis, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Qualitative Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Material Jetting and Stereolithography

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Equipment Design, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Prototyping, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Phase Diagrams I & II

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Optical Efficiency and Resolution

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      The Limits of Human Perception

      Skills you'll gain: Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI), Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, Computer Displays, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Experience Design, Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Thermal Management, Scalability, Systems Integration, Technology Roadmaps, Technical Standard, Reliability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Politecnico di Milano

      Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Microwave engineering and antennas

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Wireless Networks, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Computer-Aided Design, Physics, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Satellite Remote Sensing Data Bootcamp With Opensource Tools: Packt
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Material Jetting and Stereolithography: Arizona State University
    • Phase Diagrams I & II: Arizona State University
    • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: elettromagnetismo, ottica, fisica moderna: Politecnico di Milano
    • The Limits of Human Perception: Arizona State University
    • Advanced Semiconductor Packaging: Arizona State University
    • 普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano

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