Physics 6: Optics

Rays, lenses, interference and diffraction.

Rays, lenses, interference and diffraction. Free courses and textbooks, a self-check for every unit, and real work confirmed by people. Course 6 of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics.

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Physics 6: Optics

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1Rays, mirrors and lenses
2Interference and diffraction
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MIT 8.03SC Physics III: Vibrations and Waves (Fall 2016) ↗Course

Free MIT course with lecture videos: vibrations, waves and optics.

University Physics Volume 3 (OpenStax) ↗Course

Free open textbook (CC BY 4.0). Read chapters 1–4.

MIT 2.71 Optics (Spring 2009) ↗Course

Free MIT course: lecture slides, problem sets and exams on geometric and wave optics.

NPTEL: Wave Optics (IIT Kharagpur) ↗Course

Free lecture videos. NPTEL's proctored exam and certificate are optional and cost money; you never need them here.

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Physics 6: Optics

Rays, lenses, interference and diffraction.

Rays, lenses, interference and diffraction. Free courses and textbooks, a self-check for every unit, and real work confirmed by people. Course 6 of the Varsity Curriculum: Physics.

Part of: Physics · Proves for: UG

1 required outcomes10 weeksCredential on completion