The Man Who Lit the World
Some might return from a long day of work, turn on the lamp, and flop down on the couch to read a book. Others might grab the remote and turn on the TV. However, chances are that one never really gave much thought to how these technologies work – or the people whom made it possible. If asked, some might answer that Edison laid the foundation for today’s electrical grid. Others might say that Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio. However, few would mention Nikola Tesla, perhaps one of the greatest inventors of all time: the pioneer of AC electricity, the radio, and even television. Despite being overshadowed by many other famous people of his time, Tesla’s research and inventions had a massive impact on American society and the world.
Tesla was born on July 10th, 1856 in what is modern day Croatia. He was born to his father, Milutin Tesla, and his mother, Duka Tesla. His father was a Serbian Priest while his mother was an inventor. She created many things to make tasks around the house easier, including the mechanical egg beater. Tesla attributed all of his “inventive instincts” to his mother (“Master of Lightning”). The inspiration that his mother provided would eventually lead him to create his world-changing inventions.
Tesla studied math and science at the Austrian Polytechnic School in Graz. One day, he was inspired by his physics teacher demonstrating a Gramme dynamo, a DC generator. Tesla suggested that he could make it much more efficient by removing the sparking commutators. His professor mocked him, saying that it would “be like building a perpetual motion machine” (“Master of Lightning”). It would not be until later, when he began work at a telephone company in Budapest, that this idea would ...
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...l, and the induction motor, Tesla invented many other things, including dynamos (electrical generators) and worked on a world-wide communication system. He also pioneered radar, x-ray technology, and the rotating magnetic field, the basis of all AC machinery. Nikola Tesla had an enormous impact on American society, for even to this day, his ideas and inventions are widely used and adaptions of them can be seen almost anywhere.
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Nikola Tesla was born on July 10,1856 into a Serbian family. He was born in the village of Smiljan, Croatia. He was the fourth of five children born to Milutin & Duka Tesla. Milutin, Nikola’s father was an Orthodox priest and a writer. His Mother, Duka had a talent for making home craft tools and mechanical appliances. His father wanted him to become a priest but he was more like his Mother and drawn to inventing and the sciences.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was an eccentric man that was many lifetimes ahead of his generation. He was a man that dreamed of giving the world an unlimited supply of wireless energy. His genius imagination allowed him to think outside the box and solve issues that others had thought were unsolvable. Nikola Tesla proposed his vision for a system powered by an alternating current generator to Thomas Edison and was shot down because Thomas Edison’s power structure had already been established using a direct current system. The two butt heads however Nikola Tesla was relentless. After being used and rejected by Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla picked himself and went toe to toe with the most prolific inventor. The stage for David vs Goliath was set. Through Nikola Tesla’s borderline obsession to solve the design for an alternating current motor and sacrificing his own opportunity to become a wealthy man, we now live in a very efficient world where everyone reaps the rewards of his genius, few know his name, and even fewer know what he did.
Nikola Tesla (Physicist, Inventor, Futurist) – Nikola Tesla was a Serbian American electrical engineer, inventor, physicist, futurist and mechanical engineer who was recognized for his assistance in the proposal of alternating current (AC) for the system of electricity. He was born on July 10, 1856 in Smiljan, Austrian Empire which is presently known as Croatia. His father was named Milutin Tesla and was an Orthodox Priest. While his mother, Duka Tesla, was good in making home mechanical appliances, craft tools and has the skill to memorize Serbian poems.
In the 1880s, there was a war going on in the United States. Backstabbing, secrecy, and death were common. However, this war had no weapons. It was a dual between two geniuses. These two men are the fathers of modern technology. The War of Currents was a battle between the famous inventor Thomas Edison, and the mysterious genius Nikola Tesla. Tesla and Edison engaged in an epic competition to create the most efficient, cheap, usable form of electricity. Everyone knows who Thomas Edison was, but not many people know of Nikola Tesla. Tesla was an unappreciated mastermind who changed the world with his inventions, performed many strange experiments, and practically invented usable electricity.
All my money has been invested into experiments with which I have made new discoveries enabling mankind to have a little easier life,” Tesla (1927). This philosophy of Tesla hold true on both accounts, Tesla did make life easier for mankind and he did invest all his money attempting to accomplish that task. “Despite his accomplishments, however, Tesla died penniless and without the accolades that would he would ultimately earn over a century later,” according to Whipps (2014). Aside from the above quote which reminds us of how determined Tesla was, we have various technologies that current culture utilizes on an everyday basis which solidifies his importance on society. For example, Tesla is responsible solely for or developing the technology or methods which enable, alternating current, light, x-rays, radios, remote controls, electric motors, robotics, lasers, wireless communications and potential limitless free energy. An argument could be made that Tesla has had such a profound influence on our society that the inevitable switch to battery operated, fully automatized motor vehicles is led by a company which utilizes the brand name of
Thomas Alva Edison was declared the most important man of the century according to Time magazine. He graced the world with his incandescent bulb, powered by a rapidly growing electrical movement of which he was a major leader. What most people do not understand is the fact that if the “Wizard” had his way, there would be a power plant every several miles, scattered about the land like sprinkles on a cupcake. At the time, direct current was the only choice, inhibiting as it was. Then, thanks to a man names Nikola Tesla, an alternating current motor was invented, allowing much more efficient electricity travel. This is just one example of the impact Telsa has had on the modern world. The forgotten father of science, Tesla, is responsible for numerous complex inventions that have changed and will continue to change the modern world.
This invention of his has changed the future so much. If it was not for his invention, timekeeping would be less accurate because no matter how good a mechanical watch is, it will always be outrun by an electric watch. Construction would also be much harder because without power tools, time to build would take longer because it would require more manual work. “Tesla’s tesla coil that he made in 1891 is still used today in radio technology.”(Biography staff). “Tesla established the robotics, computer science and remote control which helped revolutionize computer technology and cyber transmission of information today.”(Crystal Link’s staff). Tesla’s inventions have had such a positive impact on so many people. Tesla helped advance so many sciences. Tesla noticed the possible effects of unclean energy before it became a major problem and mainly wanted to use his free energy generator to help all people have a better
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10th, 1856 in Smiljan, Croatia. He was raised up by Serbian parents. His father, Milutin Tesla was an Eastern Orthodox priest and mother, Buka Tesla had a talent for making home craft tools. As a kid, Nikola was fascinated by the waves of Niagara Falls. He pictured a rotating wheel running the falls. He told his uncle that he was going to go to America and carry out that plan. While practicing for the seminary, Tesla contracted cholera. Bedridden at 17, his father promised him that he would go to one of the best technology schools for engineering. At the age of 21, Nikola traveled to Graz, Austria to go to school. While at school he becomes obsessed with electricity. In 1880, Nikola moved to Budapest to find employment in a central telegraph office.
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10th, 1856 in Smiljan, Croatia. Tesla was 1 of five children. Djuka Mandic his mother inspired Tesla’s interest in science and inventing, she Invented small household appliances in her spare time. Nikolas father Milutin Tesla was a Serbian Orthodox Priest, who wanted his son to do the same. But, he had his mine set in science, and his mom was always right there behind him supporting him (Teslasociety.com).
The man that was overlooked for much of history, nearly forgotten about. Nikola Tesla revolutionized the way we lived then and now. The Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla was born in what is now Smiljan, Croatia. At a young age Tesla had by interested in electricity. Many researchers believe that he became so interested when his mother, Djuka Mandic, who invented her own household appliance in her spare time. Tesla's Father was a writer and an Orthodox priest, and he wanted his son Nikola to also become a priest. Nikolas interests remained in sciences. Tesla studied at the Realschule, Karlstadt in 1873, the Polytechnic Institute in Graz, Austria and the University of Prague. At first he intended to specialize in physics and mathematics,
Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan Ohio. He was the youngest of all 7 children. His parents were Samuel Edison, Jr. and Nancy Elliot Edison. His dad was a man that did everything, from real-estate to running the local grocery store. His mom was a teacher, but with 7 children she stayed home with the kids preparing meals and helping them with homework. When Thomas was seven years old, his family moved to Port Huron, Michigan. He was full of energy and a curious young boy.
Thomas Edison is widely regarded as one of the most influential inventors and innovators of the Twentieth Century. Edison’s efforts ushered in a new era of technology; a world in which electricity would be harnessed and made to bow before man’s will. Walter Lippman wrote, “It is impossible to measure the importance of Edison by adding up the specific inventions with which his name is associated” (qtd. in Baldwin 409). Edison’s decades long career was a synergistic melding of his success as an inventor and his prowess as a promoter and businessman. He exemplified the ideals of intelligence married to hard work and perseverance. He forever changed the landscape of American invention and the limits of technological change (Baldwin 409).
Humans these days take electricity for granted. We don’t truly understand what life was like without it. Most young adults will tell you their life does not depend on electricity, but they aren’t fooling anyone. They all know that their life depends on electricity; whether it’s television, their phone, Google, or the lights in their house. We need to stop taking those things for granted and give credit where credit is due. That is why I chose to write about the scientists who contributed to the discovery of electricity, which then helped modern scientists fuel the electricity phenomenons we now have today.
Nikola Tesla was born in a small town called Smiljan, in what is now Croatia, during a lightning storm. Some would say that this would prove significant later in his life. He grew up the son of a Serbian Orthodox Reverend, and was one of five children. He was an avid reader, and would often memorize entire books.
The effects of electricity control much of our daily lives. Many of our gadgets and everyday tasks are run by this wonderful source of power. For example without electricity we would not be able to make a cup of coffee in the mourning, or even make a long distance call to family or friends. There have been several technological breakthroughs by many brilliant people throughout history regarding electricity. It has come from being discovered as a small current to being transformed into useful power to run such things as computers. Ben Franklin, Guglielmo Marconi, Thomas Edison, Paul Nipkow, and Charles Babbage have all contributed to the advancement of electricity, and all of their advancements have supplied society in many ways.