The Collected Works (eBook)

Nikola Tesla (Autor)

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2022
1008 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740434-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Collected Works," Nikola Tesla compiles a comprehensive anthology of his groundbreaking writings, illuminating his visionary contributions to science and technology. This collection showcases Tesla's extraordinary ability to blend complex scientific concepts with an engaging literary style, embodying the spirit of late 19th and early 20th-century innovation. Each essay and lecture reveals Tesla's profound insights into electricity, electromagnetism, and renewable energy, set against the backdrop of an era marked by rapid industrial growth and burgeoning technological advancement. Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer, dedicated his life to exploring the potential of electricity. With a profound understanding of the physical world, Tesla's relentless curiosity and inventive spirit led him to create the foundational technologies that are still in use today. His experiences with contemporaries like Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse further fueled his ambition, giving rise to a fervent desire to promote sustainable energy solutions. Readers eager to delve into the mind of one of history's most visionary thinkers will find "The Collected Works" to be an essential addition to their library. It not only offers rich historical context but also provokes thought about the future of technology and its potential role in humanity's quest for progress.

Autor

Nikola Tesla, born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, Croatia, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a visionary inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and physicist known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. A prolific creator with numerous patents attributed to his name, Tesla's work laid the foundation for many aspects of modern life, from the way we harness and distribute energy to wireless communications. Tesla's collected writings, lectures, and patents have been compiled into various collections, notably 'The Collected Works,' which offer insight into the breadth of his intellectual pursuits—from his ingenious developments in electromagnetism to his theoretical explorations of wireless energy transmission. Known for his erudite nature and also his solitary personality, Tesla's literary style reflects his meticulous attention to detail and his fervent passion for the advancement of science. Despite his numerous recognitions during his lifetime, financial struggles and his eventual obscurity marked his later years. Tesla passed away on January 7, 1943, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy that would become increasingly celebrated in the annals of scientific and technological history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Schlagworte: 19th Century Science • Alternate Currents theory books • Early 20th century inventions • Electrical Engineering • electrical engineering literature • electromagnetic inventions literature • Elon Musk • Everything Electrical • Hidden Figures • Historical Contributions • historical inventor writings • Historical scientific figures • Innovative engineering concepts • innovative research • innovative technology • Midnight in Chernobyl • Nikola Tesla autobiography • Patents and inventions collection • Pioneering electrical systems • Renewable energy advocacy • science and technology history • scientific American author • scientific innovation classics • scientific inventions • Serbian-American Inventor • technological advancements • technology pioneers biographies • Tesla's intellectual legacy • Tesla's patent collection • The Demon-Haunted World • The Invisible Rainbow • The Radium Girls • Thomas Edison • Thunderstruck • visionary genius • Visionary technological ideas • wireless communication • Wireless communication breakthroughs • wireless communication history • wizard