Thomas Commerford Martin

The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla (eBook, ePUB)

Complete & Illustrated

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The electrical problems of the present day lie largely in the economical transmission of power and in the radical improvement of the means and methods of illumination. To many workers and thinkers in the domain of electrical invention, the apparatus and devices that are familiar, appear cumbrous and wasteful, and subject to severe limitations. They believe that the principles of current generation must be changed, the area of current supply be enlarged, and the appliances used by the consumer be at once cheapened and simplified. The brilliant successes of the past justify them in every expectancy of still more generous fruition.

The present volume is a simple record of the pioneer work done in such departments up to date, by Mr. Nikola Tesla, in whom the world has already recognized one of the foremost of modern electrical in-vestigators and inventors. No attempt whatever has been made here to emphasize the importance of his researches and discoveries.

Great ideas and real inventions win their own way, determining their own place by intrinsic merit. But with the conviction that Mr. Tesla is blazing a path that electrical development must follow for many years to come, the compiler has endeavored to bring together all that bears the impress of Mr. Tesla's genius, and is worthy of preservation. Aside from its value as showing the scope of his inventions, this volume may be of service as indicating the range of his thought. There is intellectual profit in studying the push and play of a vigorous and original mind.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: eKitap Projesi
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786059496292
• Artikelnr.: 48196918

Autorenporträt

Thomas Commerford Martin (1856–1924) was an esteemed electrical engineer, editor, and writer, widely recognized for his contributions to the dissemination of electrical and scientific knowledge during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His scholarly demeanor and attention to detail were evident in his role as the editor of 'The Electrical World,' a leading publication of the time that served as a beacon of insight for professionals in the burgeoning field of electrical engineering. Martin, an Irishman by birth, epitomized the spirit of innovation and was a distinguished member of several scientific societies, including the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, where he served as president. His literary legacy is perhaps most notable for 'The Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla' (1894), a comprehensive account of the work of the legendary inventor. The book remains a pivotal reference for those interested in the dawn of electrical science and Tesla's monumental impact on technology. Martin's elegant prose and meticulous chronicling of technical information bear testament to his dedication to both literature and science. His work elucidates complex electrical theories and practices of his time, making them accessible to a broader audience and securing his place as a significant communicator of scientific advancements.