Tesla's Experiments with Alternating Currents (eBook)

Including Tesla's Autobiography

Nikola Tesla (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
176 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772016-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "Tesla's Experiments with Alternating Currents," Nikola Tesla delves into the groundbreaking principles and applications of alternating current (AC) systems, a revolutionary technology that transformed the electrical landscape. Written in Tesla's characteristic blend of technical precision and visionary enthusiasm, this work elucidates both the theoretical underpinnings of AC and its practical implementations, demonstrating its superiority over direct current (DC). Situated within the late 19th-century milieu of scientific innovation, the book reflects Tesla's pioneering spirit and addresses contemporary debates about the burgeoning electric industry, appealing to both scientific and lay audiences. Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and engineer, is renowned for his significant contributions to the development of electrical engineering and electromagnetism. Born in 1856, Tesla's formative experiences in Europe, paired with his later work in America, fueled his relentless quest to improve electrical systems. His tumultuous rivalry with contemporaries, particularly Thomas Edison, highlights the socio-political backdrop against which Tesla championed AC technology, ultimately influencing the global adoption of electricity. Tesla's work is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the evolution of modern electrical systems, as it not only showcases his innovative mind but also invites reflection on the transformative impact of technology on society. This book is a masterclass in scientific exposition that will captivate engineers, historians, and technology enthusiasts alike.

Autor

Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a visionary inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and physicist known for his revolutionary contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems, which have become the standard for power distribution worldwide. Emerging from his prolific mind were ground-breaking innovations in areas such as wireless communication, robotics, and the transmission of electrical energy. Tesla's boundless ingenuity and relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to register over 300 patents in his lifetime. Within the realm of literature, Tesla extended his reach with written works that explored his scientific achievements and experimental insights. Among them, 'Tesla's Experiments with Alternating Currents' stands as a testament to his detailed understanding and pioneering experiments that fueled the AC power revolution. This work, along with his numerous lectures and patents, encapsulates Tesla's literary style—meticulous, insightful, and always ahead of his time. While he did not produce an extensive bibliographic repertoire like some of his contemporaries, Tesla's writings continue to be a source of inspiration and a window into the mind of a prodigious inventor whose ideas would shape the modern technological landscape.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Schlagworte: 19th Century Science • AC Induction Motor • alternating current analysis • alternating current applications • early electrical experiments • Electrical Engineering • electrical engineering history • Electrical engineering principles • electric power innovations • electromagnetism research • Elon Musk • engineering advancements exploration • engineering fundamentals guide • engineering marvels • Everything Electrical • genius inventor • Hidden Figures • Hidden Valley Road • Historical innovation • historical scientific documents • Industrial Revolution • Innovation History • inventor biographies • Nikola Tesla writings • pioneering electrical experiments • Scientific Endeavor • scientific innovation history • scientific legacy • technological impact analysis • technological revolution • tesla coil • Tesla's groundbreaking research • Tesla's scientific contributions • The Demon-Haunted World • The Invisible Rainbow • The Radium Girls • Thomas Edison • Thunderstruck • visionary inventor biography • What If