So my thread in geneal chat got decent support so i figured it is time to move up in the order of things.
The idea is that lasers fall under wave theory but the implementation of electronics,, waveguides, power supplies is rather unique by most standards.
Laser power supplies have high metrological requirements but they also have to be very specific with regards to failure modes, so the designs stand out quite a bit.
The thermal design is heavier then with most things because thermal coefficents are important towards wavelengght stability.
The wave part of laser design is very much unique.
I feel that it would stimulate discussion, build expertize and attract minds that would not be otherwise attracted to laser or optical design that already have a heavy knowledge of electronics and physics.
I suspect that if sucessful the forum will be filled with thread about analog laser and optical design along with discussion about unique test equipment related to lasers and optics along with some discussion about communication theory
It may also attract posters from other forums with practical knowledge in chemistry and high voltage related to higher power optics and chemical lasers.
I am somewhat disapointed withcurrent online discussion boards about lasers, they do not seem to have quite the same caliber of discussion.