Nikola Tesla : The Modern World Inventor

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1. Nikola Tesla Early Life

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2. Move to America and Work with Edison

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3. Breakthroughs in Alternating Current

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4. Challenges and Later Years

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5. Tesla’s Death and Posthumous Recognition

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In Conclusion, Nikola Tesla, a visionary engineer, revolutionized electricity with his AC system, powering the world. His genius, marked by innovation and battles, secured his legacy as a pioneering force in electrical engineering. His eccentric later years couldn't overshadow his monumental contributions.

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Nikola Tesla : The Modern World Inventor

By: Engineer's Planet

1. Nikola Tesla Early Life

2. Move to America and Work with Edison

3. Breakthroughs in Alternating Current

Tesla's career peaked with his successful AC motor and advancements in AC generation and transmission, revolutionizing power transmission over vast distances and making it cost-effective, driving his search for further achievements.

4. Challenges and Later Years

In his later years, Tesla's unconventional behavior and erratic tendencies divided opinions. Despite signs of a mental disorder, including caring for pigeons, his scientific contributions remained remarkable and influential.

5. Tesla’s Death and Posthumous Recognition

Nikola Tesla died on January 7, 1943. The U.S. government seized his records, concerned about his claimed particle-beam weapon. His declassified documents revealed speculative experiments, sparking ongoing mysteries and conspiracy theories.

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