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    Study plasma physics for understanding ionized gases. Learn about plasma behavior, applications, and fusion energy research.

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      École Polytechnique

      Physics of silicon solar cells

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Environmental Issue, Manufacturing Processes, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

      4.2
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      68 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Life Sciences, Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Physics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      808 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Introduction to Physical Chemistry

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Chemistry, Experimentation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics, Thermal Management, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Image Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Physics, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Algorithms, Quantitative Research, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Prototyping, Semiconductors, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Experience, Physics, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Software Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Control Systems, Hardware Architecture, Safety Assurance, Systems Architecture, Computer Vision, Technical Design, Mathematical Modeling, Taxonomy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Physical Science, World History, Scientific Methods

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular plasma physics courses

    • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Mechanics of Materials I: Fundamentals of Stress & Strain and Axial Loading: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Physical Chemistry: University of Manchester
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Introduction to Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto

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