What Is The Best Book/Online Source To Learn About Electronics

[GAtkins]

Greetings,

What is the best book/online source to learn about electonics generally and related to lasers specifically?

Thanks for any advice.

Glenn

 

[Bionic-Badger]

Maybe some others have better suggestions, but the old electronics books I have sit on my shelf unused. I don't use any specific book and just look up things as I need them. Better to have multiple sources of info too.

 

[Sigurthr]

Not too long ago I was asking that very same question. I was told of dozens of books, most I ended up ordering, but few were really any good. That is, except two:

1) The ARRL Handbook
2) Paynter's Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits

I still read through some sections of them on a fairly regular basis, and the ARRL curriculum lead to me becoming an Amateur Radio Operator - a hobby where an electronics knowledge is a big plus. Being a HAM has opened up tons of doors for me as well.

 

[GAtkins]

Thank you gentlemen (I presume). I will dig deep into these as time permits.

Glenn

 

[TheWiseLemur]

This one has info on quite a bit...got my copy used a few weeks ago for next to nothing:
http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Cookbook-88-Practical-Projects/dp/0830693904

 

[tsteele93]

Greetings,

What is the best book/online source to learn about electonics generally and related to lasers specifically?

Thanks for any advice.

Glenn

Here is a nice site...

Sam's Laser FAQ: Welcome Page

 

[Deleted member 22482]

Theres a book called "Laser physics" and that is what we use for our class.. Perfect book..