Optical Physics Courses and Certifications

Atomic and Optical Physics II

This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 36 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Atomic and Optical Physics I

This course is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Lasers and Laser Systems

Discover the fundamentals of laser technology, from basic principles to advanced systems, exploring applications in medicine, manufacturing, defense, and telecommunications through an intuitive, non-mathematical approach.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Atomic and Optical Physics

Explore the quantum-mechanical behavior of atoms and photons, resonance methods, atomic structure, cavity interactions, and foundations of quantum information processing.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

SciShow

The Weird Physics of Turning a Bubble Into a Laser

Explore five fascinating scientific applications of bubbles, from subatomic research to medical imaging and the surprising physics of bubble lasers.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gautam Varde

He-Ne Laser - Construction and Working

Understand the construction and working principles of He-Ne lasers, a key gas-state laser technology important for physics studies and various competitive exams.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gautam Varde

Ruby Laser - Construction and Working

Understand the construction and working principles of ruby laser, a solid-state laser important for physics studies and engineering applications.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Physics of Linear And Nonlinear Optical Waveguides

Explore electromagnetic wave guidance, linear and nonlinear optical phenomena, and waveguide components for integrated optics. Gain insights into light-matter interactions and applications in communication and sensing.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Michel van Biezen

Physics 59 - Optical Instruments

Master the principles of magnifying glasses, microscopes, and telescopes through detailed analysis of magnification, resolution, and optical limitations in scientific instruments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Excellence Academy

Introduction to Optical Physics - Mirrors, Lenses, and Vision

Master fundamental optics concepts including mirrors, lenses, magnification, and common eye defects through practical examples and clear explanations of key principles and formulas.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CoA Physics

Diffraction Grating and Optical Applications in Physics - Lecture 8

Explore advanced optical physics concepts from light coherence and LASER fundamentals to multiple-slit interference, with hands-on demonstrations and SageMath calculations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Tunable Degenerate Optical Parametric Oscillation with Coupled Microresonators and Other Physics Research Topics

Explore cutting-edge physics research with student-postdoc presentations on optical parametric oscillation, entanglement, quantum-classical interactions, and graphene magnetic states at the APS-SAIFR Satellite Global Physics Summit.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chengdu University of Information Technology

Optical fiber communication technology

Master the fundamentals of optical fiber communications, from wave-particle duality to advanced components like optical amplifiers and detectors. Gain practical engineering skills and theoretical knowledge for modern telecommunications.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

How We Can Use Light to See Deep Inside Our Bodies and Brains

Inventor demonstrates groundbreaking technologies using red light to visualize and stimulate internal body structures, potentially revolutionizing medical imaging with cheaper, wearable alternatives to MRI.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Experimental Physics - II

Comprehensive exploration of advanced experimental physics concepts, including optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, and quantum phenomena, with practical applications and hands-on experiments.

• YouTube
• 1 day 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video