Science Electronics

Want to know how AT&T's Bell Labs developed semiconductor technology - and how its leading scientists almost came to blows in the process? Want to understand how radio and television work - and why RCA drove their inventors to financial ruin and early graves? Conquering the Electron offers these stories and more, presenting each revolutionary technological advance right alongside blow-by-blow personal battles that all too often took place.

James Clerk Maxwell set his mind on solving the mystery of light, magnetism, and electricity. In his day, understanding those subjects had become a confusing jumble of conflicting ideas. James Clerk Maxwell succeeded in bringing simplicity to the chaos. Read on to learn how he did it. This biography provides the exciting and interesting story of how a boy called 'Daffy' by his classmates became one of the greatest scientists of all time.

If you're looking for a new hobby that's tons of fun—and practical to boot—electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier! In Electronics All-in-One for Dummies, you'll find a plethora of information. Whether you're just getting started and trying to learn the difference between a circuit board and a breadboard, or you've got a handle on the fundamentals and are looking to get to the next level of electronics mastery, this book has the tools, techniques, and step-by-step guides you need to achieve your goals—and have a blast doing it!

Is circuit engineering what you want to learn? Always wondered how one becomes an electrical engineer? Do semiconductors and circuit boards interest you? Purchase Circuit Engineering to discover everything you need to know about basic electronics. Step by step to increase your electrical skills. Learn the anatomy of a circuit. All your basic knowledge in one download!

"Conquer the ASVAB Science and Electronics: Sample Exams for the General Science and Electronics Information Sections" is your essential study guide to mastering two crucial sections of the ASVAB test. This comprehensive book is designed to help you excel in the General Science and Electronics Information sections by providing detailed sample exams and explanations. Each section includes meticulously crafted questions that mirror the actual exam format, ensuring you are well-prepared for test day. The book is structured to maximize your understanding and retention of key concepts. It ...

The Fast Track to Your Extra Class Ham Radio License explains the reasoning and technology behind each correct answer on the exam so you'll understand and remember the subject matter. Created by an experienced ham and adult educator, it's like having your own, patient, experienced, good-humored mentor for the exam (one reason Michael is a frequent presenter at major ham conventions).

Ever wonder what goes on inside your computer? Take a look into how processors, networks, and more are all connected.

Dan Davis, an electronics engineer, had finally made the invention of a lifetime: a household robot that could do almost anything. Wild success was within reach, but then Dan's life was ruined. In a plot to steal his business, his greedy partner and greedier fiancée tricked him into taking the "long sleep": suspended animation for 30 years.

Electrics in Plain English isn't a dry textbook, it's the book I wish I'd had when I started. Written by a fellow learner, it explains the fundamentals of electricity in a down-to-earth, no-jargon way. Packed with sketches, real-world analogies, lightbulb moments, and quick quizzes, it's designed to make tricky concepts click. Whether you're starting your sparky journey or brushing up the basics, this book will build your confidence, with a few laughs along the way.

Explores 15 promising avenues of post-materialist scientific investigation currently underway Provides a succinct account of the experience of transition to the “next life” and what one might expect when one arrives there Explains how materialism has prevented us from realizing a...

Solar Power for Beginners uses stepwise instructions, tons of real-life examples, and various schematics that make your solar learning life easier. DIY SOURCE authors have consulted with numerous mobile solar power DIYers, electrical and photovoltaics engineers, and off-grid solar professionals to prepare a solar guide to power your adventures.

This helpful, plain-English guide provides need-to-know information on how to choose the right system, assure patients of the security of their records, and implement an EHR in such a way that it causes minimal disruption to the daily demands of a hospital or clinic.

Electronic Gags presents a chilling portrait of a dystopian United States ruled by a tyrant. After a military coup, the United States of America becomes an autocracy. To tighten his grip on power, President Brandon Ward, the megalomaniac at the helm of military dictatorship, introduces a new surveillance system that can monitor people’s offline conversations. Privacy is dead. Freddie’s life changes when the government arrests his best friend, Michael, for attending an opposition meeting. Michael’s mother accuses Freddie of betraying her son. Against all odds, Freddie must prove his ...

Arduino is a fascinating platform used to build electronic projects. It is preferred by a lot of experts just starting out electronic projects. That is because of the ease of operation that it offers and its wide range of simple versions you can try. Coding with an Arduino program can make it pretty easy to control your electronics. You may control switch, LED, and so on by simply programming them with an Arduino board.

Maintaining Mission Critical Systems in a 24/7 Environment provides in-depth coverage of operating, managing, and maintaining power quality and emergency power systems in mission critical facilities. This extensively revised third edition provides invaluable insight into the mission critical environment, helping professionals and students alike understand how to sustain continuous functionality, minimize the occurrence of costly unexpected downtime, and guard against power disturbances.

What do you call a power failure? A current event! Get it? If you don’t get this joke, you need this book! It’ll teach you everything you need to know about the power that powers your world. The answers might shock you!

You use your cell phone every day, but how does it actually work? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind cell phone technology.

Shock your imagination with a hands-on introduction to electronic circuits. Step-by-step instructions will jump-start your electronic knowledge. You'll be lighting up your imagination with possibilities.

Learn all about the concept of electricity and power.

Digital technology can sometimes be overwhelming. Find out what computers are used for. Learn how to store information, search online, play games, and more.