Free Online Physics and Astronomy Courses

Uncover the mysteries of the universe with physics and astronomy courses. From quantum mechanics to galaxy formation, a physics and astronomy course will expand your understanding of the cosmos.

48 Physics and Astronomy Courses

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

University of Colorado Boulder

Spacecraft Dynamics and Control covers three core topic areas: the description of the motion and rates of motion of rigid bodies (Kinematics), developing the equations...

Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

Universitat de Barcelona

In this course you can learn about the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite...

Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

Universidad de los Andes

¿Sabes que viajamos por el espacio sobre el planeta Tierra que se traslada y gira muy rápido y no lo percibimos? ¿O acaso, notas efectos de su movimiento? ¿Cuál...

The Diversity of Exoplanets

University of Geneva

In this MOOC, you will have the opportunity to practice several methods of detection and characterisation of exoplanets. You will discover their statistical properties...

The Science of the Solar System

Caltech

Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand...

Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Learn about the fundamentals of transmission electron microscopy in materials sciences: you will be able to understand papers where TEM has been used and have the...

Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Course Overview: https://youtu.be/xyF-MmGNxd0 The 20th century was known as the century of physics. In the past 120 years, concepts such as space, time, energy,...

Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The 20th century was known as the century of physics. In the past 120 years, concepts such as space, time, energy, entropy and particles were understood to much...

Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

École Polytechnique

Partez à la découverte de l'infiniment petit et de l'infiniment grand, en compagnie de physiciens et de physiciennes qui vont vous faire découvrir les liens entre...

基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

National Taiwan University

以深入淺出的概念說明日常生活與科學應用中常見的光學現象,特色在於大量的範例以及實驗展示。

普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1))

National Taiwan University

物理學是描述世上質量與能量交互作用的學問,在這門課中我們將為大家介紹近代物理對於世界的認識。我們會從電磁學出發,進展到光學,並進而說明近代物理對人類觀念的突破。...

电磁学下——恒磁场与时变电磁场

Peking University

《电磁学下》是《电磁学》的第二学习进程,教学内容含恒磁场、磁介质,电磁感应、交流电和电磁场电磁波。虽然《电磁学下》内容比较多,但是处理场的基本方法大家已经熟悉和适应了,应该说,电磁学的前两章是整个电磁学的基础。建议大家学习了第一进程,通过了结业考试以后再进入第二学习进程《电磁学下》的学习。本课程的课程是按照知识点设置模块,《电磁学下》包含6个模块。每个模块又包含几节课,每个模块结束有一个小测,同学们可以自我测试,没有时间限制,大家可以根据自己的需要和时间安排来自主学习,以免一步跟不上,步步跟不上,这对于学习我们这种理论性比较强的课是有利的,已经明白的可以跳过去,不清楚的可以重点学习。...