This specialization is for learners who have completed a first-year university-level physics course and wants to continue their study. Through three courses, you will gain a foundation in waves and optics ranging from simple oscillators and waves in strings, to advanced diffraction effects of electromagnetic waves. With an entire semester of lectures and over 100 problems, this comprehensive specialization is similar in detail and rigor to what is taught in on-campus courses. It will thoroughly prepare learners for a career in optics or advanced studies in physics.
Overview
Syllabus
Course 1: Physics of Oscillators and Waves
- Offered by Rice University. This first course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Physics of Light and Materials
- Offered by Rice University. This second course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics
- Offered by Rice University. This third course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by Rice University. This first course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Physics of Light and Materials
- Offered by Rice University. This second course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics
- Offered by Rice University. This third course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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This second course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe wave propagation and light in the context of both geometrical and physical optics. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This second course covers Electromagnetic Plane Waves, the Fresnel Equations, and Polarization. Each of the two modules contains complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.
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This third course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe wave propagation and light in the context of both geometrical and physical optics. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This third course covers the Lens Equation, Image Formation, Interference, and Diffraction . Each of the three modules contains complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.
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This first course serves as an introduction to the physics of waves and light. Upon completion, learners will understand how mathematical laws and conservation principles describe wave propagation and light in the context of both geometrical and physical optics. Learners will gain experience in solving physics problems with tools such as graphical analysis, algebra, vector analysis, and calculus. This first course covers the Wave Equation, Normal Modes, Wave Propagation, and Dispersion. Each of the three modules contains complete video lectures, conceptual quizzes, and a set of homework problems. Once the modules are completed, the course ends with an exam. This comprehensive course is similar in detail and rigor to those taught on-campus at Rice. It will thoroughly prepare learners for their upcoming introductory physics courses or more advanced courses in physics.
Taught by
Jason Hafner
