Tesla
The Wizard of Electricity
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2013
Summary
Nikola Tesla was an eccentric genius who out-Edisoned Edison and out Marconied Marconi. Born of modest means in what is now Croatia and later becoming a naturalized American citizen, Tesla’s inventions include the alternating current (AC) that powers our homes today, radio, wireless transmission, X-rays, and the electrifying Tesla coil. He even worked on development of direct energy weapons (death rays) and vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
During his lifetime Tesla moved …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781435142978 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1435142977 |
| Author: | David Kent, J., David Kent |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Imprint: | BookAnnex |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2013 |
| Weight: | 768g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 243mm x 163mm |
| Series: | Illustrated Lives |
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About The Author
David Kent, J.
David Kent has been a scientist for thirty years and has worked as a consultant in both the United States and Europe. He is actively involved in and commonly speaks at regional, national, and international scientific organizations. He has served as president of regional chapters of both the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) and the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA). He has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific articles and presentations for peer-reviewed journals, technical newsletters, and scientific meetings. In addition to his professional capacity, he writes a series of blogs related to science, travel, and politics.
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