Waves and Optics Specialization
Gain a deep understanding of the physics of light.. This specialization is equivalent to a one semester calculus-based optics course that will prepare you well for further coursework or independent study in science or engineering.
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.
What you'll learn:
- How to mathematically describe wave motion through a continuum.
- How to describe lenses and image formation with geometrical optics.
- How to understand the fundamental properties of light with physical optics.