商品簡介
A tempest of genius captured on the page: discover Nikola Tesla like never before the inventor, the visionary, the architect of modern electricity. This definitive volume, compiled by Thomas Commerford Martin, gathers Tesla s inventions, research and writings with special attention to his breakthrough work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting. Inside you ll find clear explanations, technical sketches, and firsthand accounts that trace the birth of alternating-current systems, the engineering behind polyphase currents, and the luminous experiments that reshaped electric lighting. Part biography, part technical chronicle, the book reveals Tesla s thought process, his experiments, and the bold innovations that underpin today s Tesla technology and electrical systems. Historically indispensable, this collection illuminates Tesla s scientific contributions and places his Tesla inventions and Tesla innovations in context for engineers, students, and curious readers. It s an authoritative record for anyone interested in the history of electrical engineering and the evolution of modern power systems. Out of print for decades, this edition has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure meticulously prepared for today s readers and future generations. Whether you re a casual reader drawn to remarkable lives or a collector hunting classic works, this book is an essential addition to any shelf of Tesla biography, Tesla research, Tesla writings, and electrical engineering history.
