[adamnemecek]

I want to build a small, personal photonics lab. What do I need?

[elorant]

Just out of curiosity, what would you aim to achieve/build with a lab like that?

[adamnemecek]

I have some theoretical understanding of photonics but what sucks is that with programming, you just fork shit and start hacking. With physics, just starting hacking is much harder.

[jacquesm]

For starters I would try to make a hologram. Once you can do that you can expand into photonics, it means that at least your basic understanding of setup and things like interference and stability are taken care of.

[adamnemecek]

That’s a good insight. Is there like some progression of this?

[jacquesm]

Hehe, it starts with a sand table...

Or maybe with reinforcing your floor joists :)

So maybe carpentry would be a good start?

[adamnemecek]

Lol, I’m not sure understand. Is my comment of the base?