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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Radiology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pigmentos y fotones

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Design, Materials science, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Image Analysis, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Visual Perception

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

    4.6
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Optical and X-Ray Characterization

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Materials science, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques

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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Optique non-linéaire

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Software, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    56 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Electronics, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Lightroom Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Photography, Color Theory, Image Quality, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management, Editing, Data Import/Export, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Cinematography

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Media Production, Post-Production, Multimedia, Creativity, Content Creation, Image Quality, Color Theory, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Multimodal Prompts, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design Software

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    187 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Pigmentos y fotones : Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Visual Perception: Columbia University
  • Optical and X-Ray Characterization: Arizona State University
  • Optique non-linéaire: École Polytechnique
  • Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Adobe Lightroom Essentials: Skillshare
  • Learn Cinematography: Skillshare
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Skillshare

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