One of science's great unsung heroes, Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a prophet of the electronic age. His research laid much of the groundwork for modern electrical and communication systems, and his impressive accomplishments include development of the alternating-current electrical system, radio, the Tesla coil transformer, wireless transmission, and fluorescent lighting. Yet his name and work are only dimly recognized today: Tesla's research was so groundbreaking that many of his contemporaries failed to understand it, and other scientists are unjustly credited for his innovations. The visionary scientist speaks for himself in this volume, originally published in 1919 as a six-part series in Electrical Experimenter magazine. Tesla recounts his boyhood in Croatia, his schooling and work in Europe, his collaboration with Thomas Edison, and his subsequent research. This edition includes the essay "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy: With Special Reference to the Harnessing of the Sun's Energy," which anticipates latter-day advances in environmental technology. Written with wit and �lan, this memoir offers fascinating insights into one of the great minds of modern science.

In Collected Tesla Writings are over 70 scientific papers and articles by Nicola Tesla and others about Tesla's work primarily in the field of electrical engineering including; Famous Scientific Illusions, My Inventions, The Tesla Effects With High Frequency and High Potential Currents, and Death-Ray Machine Described. The original images, photos and comments have been preserved. Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, mechanical engineer, and electrical engineer. He was an important contributor to the birth of commercial electricity, and is best known for developing the modern alternating current (AC) electrical supply system. Tesla's patents and theoretical work also formed the basis of wireless communication and the radio.

Who was Nikola Tesla? Find out in this comprehensive volume that includes Tesla’s autobiography and scientific writings, as well as other works that examine his life and career in detail. Nikola Tesla came from a humble upbringing in what is now Croatia and reached the heights of science and technology in the United States at the turn of the twentieth century. The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla and Other Works gives readers a compelling insight into the man whose ideas revolutionized the fields of electrical and mechanical engineering, and who continues to be a source of inspiration for modern inventors. This volume includes Tesla’s autobiography My Inventions (1919), articles and diagrams that he published in scientific magazines—including “The Problem of Increasing Human Energy,” in which he discusses the potential of solar power—and Thomas Commerford Martin’s The Inventions, Researches, and Writings of Nikola Tesla. A scholarly introduction examines Tesla’s life and career, and the impact that he has had on generations of inventors up to the present day.

The 'Collected Writings of Nikola Tesla,' meticulously assembled by Thomas Commerford Martin, spans a formidable array of subjects that Tesla explored through his lifelong engagement with science, technology, and metaphysics. This anthology not only captures the diverse literary styles employed by Teslaranging from scientific treatises to speculative essaysbut also encapsulates the dynamic intersection of electrical engineering, physics, and visionary thought that characterized the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Each piece within this collection, be it Tesla's reflections on his rivalry with Edison or his forward-looking discussions on wireless technology, stands as testament to his genius and foresight. The collaborative effort of Nikola Tesla, a pioneering inventor, and Thomas Commerford Martin, a prominent electrical engineer and writer, embodies an era brimming with innovation and theoretical advancement. The anthology navigates the cultural and technological zeitgeist of its time, synthesizing the contributions of two luminary figures who not only witnessed but also shaped the course of electrical engineering and scientific exploration. Their shared engagement with emerging technologies and theoretical physics offers readers a window into the intellectual and cultural currents that fueled the Second Industrial Revolution and the early modernist period. For enthusiasts of science, history, and literature alike, this collection presents an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the visionary mind of Nikola Tesla as curated by Thomas Commerford Martin. Readers are invited to traverse the breadth of Teslas thought and innovations, experiencing the depth of his insights into electricity, energy, and the future of humanity. Its a compelling invitation to explore how these writings, so essential to understanding the past, continue to influence and inspire the trajectory of technological advancement and scientific inquiry today.

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Nikola Tesla's 'The Collected Works of Nikola Tesla' is a comprehensive collection of the scientific papers, patents, and essays of the famous inventor. Known for his groundbreaking work in electricity and magnetism, this book showcases Tesla's innovative ideas and experiments that laid the foundation for many modern technologies. Written in a clear and concise style, the book provides readers with insights into Tesla's brilliant mind and his contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The literary context of the book highlights the importance of Tesla's work in advancing the understanding of electricity and magnetism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tesla's unconventional approach to science and his passion for discovery are evident throughout the book, shedding light on the motivations behind his revolutionary inventions. His struggles with financial difficulties and recognition underscore the challenges faced by innovators in a rapidly changing world. Despite these obstacles, Tesla's enduring legacy continues to inspire scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology. I highly recommend 'The Collected Works of Nikola Tesla' to readers interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those curious about the life and work of one of the most influential inventors of the modern age. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a true visionary and the impact of his inventions on society.

History is written by the victors. But that is no comfort to those crossed out by the editor's pen. For years, science textbooks equated electricity and light with one man, Thomas Edison, while the genius whose pioneering electrical technologies truly power the modern world languished as a minor note in scientific history. Before the turn of the 20th century, electricity remained a mere scientific curiosity. Nikola Tesla, arguably more than anyone else, changed that. But Nikola's pioneering research in electricity represents only a portion of the scientific and technical innovations that elevated him to science godhood. Tesla not only expanded and revolutionized the work of his predecessors, he also leapfrogged ahead of his contemporaries to the next step. Nikola Tesla: My Life, My Research has three parts: Tesla's autobiography; Tesla's major research programs explained in simple words; and an eighty-page collection of rare photographs taken at several stages of Tesla's life; from his birth certificate, to the first photograph ever taken by phosphorescent light, to the last known photograph before Tesla's death, in 1943.