Tesla - Premium Edition: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays (eBook)

Nikola Tesla, a towering figure in the annals of science and technology, was born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, present-day Croatia. Tesla's contributions spanned various fields including electricity, magnetism, and wireless communications. His genius paved the way for numerous modern technologies, and he is particularly renowned for his developments in alternating current (AC) electrical systems, which became the standard for power transmission. Though not traditionally an author by profession, Tesla's written works, compiled in the comprehensive 'Tesla - Premium Edition: 70+ Scientific Works, Lectures & Essays,' provide deep insights into his brilliant mind and groundbreaking ideas. These writings include detailed accounts of his experiments, thoughts on potential future technologies, and personal philosophies. His literary style is informative and often reflective, peppered with foresight that has led many to regard him as a visionary. Tesla's contributions were not limited to written texts; he was also an inventor with over 300 patents to his name. Despite his overwhelming influence on modern technology, Tesla suffered financial troubles and recognition for his work was often overshadowed by contemporaries. He died on January 7, 1943, in New York City, but his legacy endures, immortalized by the unit of magnetic flux density named 'Tesla' in his honor and by an ever-growing interest in his life and inventions. Tesla's works, including lectures and essays, illuminate the thought process of one of history's most innovative minds, making them indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of science and technology.