Nikola Tesla

Revolutionized electrical engineering with groundbreaking innovations like alternating current (AC) and wireless communication concepts.

Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and futurist whose pioneering work in alternating current (AC) systems revolutionized modern power distribution. Unlike his contemporaries, Tesla envisioned a world powered by wireless energy, a concept far ahead of his time. His development of the AC induction motor and polyphase AC infrastructure laid the foundation for the Second Industrial Revolution.

Tesla's rivalry with Thomas Edison, known as the 'War of the Currents,' highlighted his determination to prove AC's superiority over direct current (DC). Despite financial struggles, Tesla patented over 300 inventions, including the Tesla Coil, which remains crucial in radio technology. His unorthodox ideas, such as wireless transmission and renewable energy, cemented his legacy as a visionary who challenged scientific norms.