Any Good Books on Electric Theory and Principles?

[turkey3_scratch]

I'd like to read a book on electricity, a book not targeted at experts, but at beginners. I want a book that really breaks down electricity extremely well, as I want to advance my studies on the topic. Has anybody read such a book before or recommend one? Yeah, I can Google, but I want to know if any of you had personal experiences with a good book on electric theory and principles.

 

[ComputerSecurityGuy]

The Art of Electronics is a traditional text for that. It isn't exactly at a beginner level but is very thorough. I can't vouch for the 2015 edition though, I have the original 1980 one that talks about vacuum tubes a lot still.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

The Art of Electronics is a traditional text for that. It isn't exactly at a beginner level but is very thorough. I can't vouch for the 2015 edition though, I have the original 1980 one that talks about vacuum tubes a lot still.

I would say I know a small amount about electricity, if I may be humble. I know the general idea of what voltage is (strength of electric fields, AKA electromagnetic energy) and current (charge moving in a revolving path). Voltage creates current. Amperage is related to the width of the wire, and the speed of the charges (which move very slow). Static electricity is merely a separation of charges when two surfaces come in contact with one surface having a stronger attraction for electrons, causing a net positive or negative charge on these surfaces. I understand the basics of how SMPS works, what the components do, but not really how they work. Some of that may have been slightly off even, but I want to learn.

Would that be sufficient knowledge to be able to read this book and understand it? I have a certain frustration for books that assume you know stuff, so I'm hoping that I could go into it with this former knowledge and be capable of increasing my own without trying to solve jigsaw puzzles in my head.

 

[Pinhedd]

I'd like to read a book on electricity, a book not targeted at experts, but at beginners. I want a book that really breaks down electricity extremely well, as I want to advance my studies on the topic. Has anybody read such a book before or recommend one? Yeah, I can Google, but I want to know if any of you had personal experiences with a good book on electric theory and principles.

If you "really" want to understand electricity, you'll first need to acquire a solid understanding of the fundamentals of phsyics and material science.

Start with a first year university level book which covers the topics of Kinematics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and some brief introduction to quantum field theory. Then, study the topics of electromagnetics, electro-chemistry, and material science. Concentrate on conductivity/resistivity, electro-chemical cells (batteries) as well as dielectric/semiconductor/superconductor properties as these are critical topics to understand.

Once you're armed with at least a notional understanding of the physics behind electricity, try your hand at basic circuit theory.

If you have any specific questions that you'd like me to answer, PM them to me.

 

[ComputerSecurityGuy]

My apologies for missing your reply, but yes, it is at a relative beginner level. At least, that was my opinion and also the author's view. You might find it different, but probably not.