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   Nikola Tesla ( / ˈtɛslə /; [ 2] Serbian Cyrillic: Никола Тесла, [nǐkola têsla]; 10 July [ O.S. 28 June] 1856 – 7 January 1943) was a Serbian-American [ 3][ 4] engineer, futurist, and inventor. He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. [ 5]

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Nikola-TeslaNikola Tesla | Biography, Facts, & Inventions | Britannica

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   Jul 29, 2024 · Nikola Tesla (born July 9/10, 1856, Smiljan, Austrian Empire [now in Croatia]—died January 7, 1943, New York, New York, U.S.) was a Serbian American inventor and engineer who discovered and patented the rotating magnetic field, the basis of most alternating-current machinery. He also developed the three-phase system of electric power ...

   • Nikola Tesla was born to Serbian parents in Smiljan, in what was then the Austrian Empire (now in Croatia).
   • Nikola Tesla died on January 7, 1943, in New York City.
   • Nikola Tesla studied engineering at the Technical University at Graz, Austria, and the University of Prague.
   • Tesla developed the alternating-current power system that provides electricity for homes and buildings. He also pioneered the field of radio commun...
   • As a boy, Tesla was often sick, but he was a bright student with a photographic memory. In addition to his interest in engineering, he possessed a...

5. www.history.com › topics › inventionsNikola Tesla ‑ Inventions, Facts & Death - HISTORY

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American engineer who invented the AC motor and developed AC power technology. Discover his rivalry with Thomas Edison, his partnership with George Westinghouse, his failures and his legacy.

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   What was Nikola Tesla known for?

   • Nikola Tesla ( / ˈtɛslə /; Serbian Cyrillic: Никола Тесла, [nǐkola têsla]; 10 July [ O.S. 28 June] 1856 – 7 January 1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist. He is known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.

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   Who congratulated Tesla?

   • Tesla received congratulations from figures in science and engineering such as Albert Einstein, and he was also featured on the cover of Time magazine. The cover caption "All the world's his power house" noted his contribution to electrical power generation.

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   How many patents did Nikola Tesla have?

   • Up until 1928, Tesla appears to have protected many of his inventions with patents all across the world. During this period, his first patent was the US patent no. 334,823 for a commutator for dynamo-electric machines, and according to the Tesla Foundation, his last was the last US patent no. 1,655,114 for an apparatus for aerial transport.

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7. www.bbc.com › reel › videoNikola Tesla: The forgotten genius who invented our future - BBC

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   While Thomas Edison may be known as the man who invented the light bulb, it can be argued that Nikola Tesla is the one who turned it on. Before the booming tech revolution of Silicon Valley, Tesla ...

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8. www.biography.com › inventors › nikola-teslaNikola Tesla: Biography, Inventor, Scientist, Engineer

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   Feb 6, 2024 · Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla coil and alternating-current (AC) electricity. Read about his inventions, relationship with Thomas Edison, death ray, and death.

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10. interestingengineering.com › lists › 10-of-the-most10 of the Most Important Inventions of Nikola Tesla

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    Learn about the life, achievements, and legacy of Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors and engineers of all time. Discover his most important inventions, such as the AC motor, the wireless transmitter, and the X-ray machine, and how many patents he held worldwide.

11. www.smithsonianmag.com › innovation › extraordinaryThe Extraordinary Life of Nikola Tesla | Smithsonian

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    Jan 5, 2018 · Learn about the eccentric inventor who developed AC current, wireless communication and many other technologies, but faced challenges and controversies along the way. Discover his early years, his achievements, his challenges and his legacy in this article.