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Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Technologies
by Arno Smets , Miro Zeman , René van Swaaij- 0.0
11 Weeks
Explore the main PV technologies in the current market, to gain in-depth knowledge on the design and processing methods of solar cells. The technologies used to produce solar cells and photovoltaic modules are advancing to deliver highly efficient and flexible solar panels. In this course you will explore the main PV technologies in the current market....
$250
Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
by Polina Anikeeva , Jessica Sandland- 0.0
15 Weeks
Discover the physical principles behind diodes, light-emitting devices, and memories. This course from MIT’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering introduces the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, solid state physics, and electricity and magnetism. Discover the quantum mechanical origins of materials properties Explain the origin of electronic bands in semiconductors...
$150
Solar Energy Engineering: Comprehensive Exams
by Arno Smets , Miro Zeman , René van Swaaij , Olindo Isabella- 0.0
8 Weeks
Finalize the Solar Energy Engineering program to become a MicroMasters graduate. In this course you will gain access to two final exams. The first exam covers the content of PV1x and PV2x, and the second exam covers the content of PV3x and PV4x. For each exam you are given two attempts....
$250
Electric and Conventional Vehicles
by Sven Andersson , Anders Grauers- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how electric and conventionalpowertrains work and methods to analysetheir performance and energy consumption. Electric powertrains are estimated to propel a large part of road vehicles in the future, due to their high efficiency and zero tailpipe emissions. But, the cost and weight of batteries and the time to charge them are arguments for the conventional powertrain in many vehicles....
$249
Solar Energy: Integration of Photovoltaic Systems in Microgrids
by Seyedmahdi Izadkhast , Laura Ramirez , Pavol Bauer- 0.0
9 Weeks
Learn how to integrate a photovoltaic system into a microgrid of your design. Photovoltaic systems are often placed into a microgrid, a local electricity distribution system that is operated in a controlled way and includes both electricity users and renewable electricity generation. Among the components special attention is given to operation and control of power electronics interfaces....
$250
Quantum Detectors and Sensors
by Zubin Jacob , Li-Ping Yang , Leif Bauer- 0.0
15 Weeks
Learn how to analyze and design quantum sensors and devices that extract maximal information from the world around us Classical detectors and sensors are ubiquitous around us from heat sensors in cars to light detectors in a camera cell phone. Leveraging advances in the theory of noise and measurement, an important paradigm of quantum metrology has emerged....
$2250
Quantum Detectors
by Zubin Jacob- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about quantum sensors and devices that extract maximal information from the world around us. Classical detectors and sensors are ubiquitous around us from heat sensors in cars to light detectors in a camera cell phone. Leveraging advances in the theory of noise and measurement, an important paradigm of quantum metrology has emerged....
$750
Signals and Systems, Part 1
by Vikram Gadre- 0.0
10 Weeks
This course provides the basic toolkit for any signal processing application - the abstraction of signals and systems, from the point of view of analysis and characterization. Each of these involves gathering, storing, transmitting and processing information from the physical world. This course is divided into two parts. In this part (EE210....
$49
Robot Mechanics and Control, Part I
by Frank C. Park , Keunjun Choi , Yongsuk Hong , Wooyoung Kim- 0.0
4 Weeks
A mathematical introduction to the mechanics and control of robots. This course provides a mathematical introduction to the mechanics and control of robots that can be modeled as kinematic chains. The emphasis is not on the latest research trends and technological innovations in robotics, but on learning the fundamental concepts and core principles that underlie robotics as a scientific discipline....
Electronic Materials and Devices
by Caroline Ross- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how electronic devices, such as diodes and transistors, are designed to exploit the electrical properties of materials. In this engineering course, you will learn about diodes, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs and semiconductor properties. You will learn how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. Part 2 - 3....
$49