Introduction to Infrared Imaging Technology
What real-life applications and problems can be solved by using IR technology? Enroll now to learn more! Available as an on-demand, asynchronous course.
Infrared Imaging Technology
Learn the basics of infrared (IR) technology. This online, on-demand course is taught by industry experts and is ideal if you are exploring a career in IR, thinking about switching into the field, or simply want to understand how infrared systems work. You do not need prior IR experience or advanced engineering skills to join.
By the end of the course you will feel confident selecting the right IR system for different tasks and understand the types of problems infrared technology can solve. The format lets you learn at your own pace and rewatch lectures as needed. Once you finish, this course pairs naturally with our Modern Infrared Detectors and Systems Applications course.
Topics Covered

Instructors
Marco Scussat, Ph.D, Kyocera
Austin Richards, Ph.D, Oculus Photonic
Eric Beuville, Ph.D, Saaz Micro
Tom Danielson, Ph.D, Santa Barbara Infrared
John Devitt, Raytheon Technologies
Nicholas Hogasten, Teledyne/Flir
Jamal Mustafa, Ph.D, Raytheon Technologies
Minh Nguyen, Ph.D, HRL
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| Course Offerings | Units | Online On-Demand |
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| ECE X448 - Introduction to Infrared Imaging Technology | 2 |
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FREE IR Course Trailers
Sign up to receive a taste of our intro to IR courses including:
- IR Technology Overview and Applications
- IR Sensor Fabrication
- IR Packaging
- Image Processing
- IR Scene Projection
- EO Analysis and Online Tool Set

The course environment will include interactive and multi-faceted learning experiences where students are encouraged to delve deep into real-world IR applications.
- Marco Scussat, Ph.D.
Kyocera
Instructor & Coordinator

Infrared radiation is the language of molecules, and infrared cameras give us virtual “superpowers” to quantify the terrestrial environment and the objects in it through imaging technology...This course will take you on a journey into one of the most exciting areas of modern imaging technology, and help you understand how you can use IR camera technology in your own work.
-Austin Richards, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Explore real-world infrared applications in this on-demand, asynchronous course.
