jderm said:can anybody recommend a book for electrical engineering? i want to learn all the components and be able to read a circuit diagram.
something like this (geiger-counter)
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Some popular introductory books for electrical engineering include "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" by Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N.O. Sadiku, "Electric Circuits" by James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, and "Principles of Electric Circuits" by Thomas L. Floyd.
Yes, there are several books geared towards beginners with no prior knowledge of electrical engineering. Some examples include "Electrical Engineering 101" by Darren Ashby, "Getting Started in Electronics" by Forrest M. Mims III, and "Electricity Demystified" by Stan Gibilisco.
Yes, many books in electrical engineering cover both theory and practical applications. Some popular titles include "Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications" by Allan R. Hambley, "Electric Machinery and Power System Fundamentals" by Stephen J. Chapman, and "Practical Electronics for Inventors" by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk.
For advanced topics in electrical engineering, some recommended books include "Modern Power System Analysis" by D. P. Kothari and I. J. Nagrath, "Introduction to Electric Power Systems" by Mohamed E. El-Hawary, and "Microelectronic Circuits" by Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith.
Yes, there are many books that focus on specific areas of electrical engineering. "Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design" by Ned Mohan, "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory" by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, and "Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction" by Alexandra von Meier are popular choices for electronics, while "Power System Analysis and Design" by J. Duncan Glover, Thomas J. Overbye, and Mulukutla S. Sarma focuses on power systems.