* Created the light bulb, revolutionizing lighting and extending human activity into the night.
* Invented the motion picture camera and projector, pioneering the film industry.
* Developed the phonograph, enabling recorded sound and music reproduction.
* Introduced the first commercially viable alternating current (AC) induction motor, transforming industries.
* Developed the Tesla coil, a high-voltage electrical transformer used in various applications.
* Proposed the concept of wireless communication, laying the foundation for radio technology.
* Electricity and Power Generation:
* Designed and built the world's first polyphase alternating current (AC) system for power transmission.
* Developed efficient AC motors and generators, improving the efficiency and practicality of electrical systems.
* Set up one of the first AC power plants at Niagara Falls, demonstrating the viability of large-scale hydroelectric power generation.
* Promoted the use of AC over direct current (DC) for electricity distribution, which became the dominant method.
* Wireless Transmission and Communication:
* Conducted pioneering experiments in wireless communication, including transmitting signals over long distances.
* Invented the "Tesla tower" concept, envisioning a worldwide wireless communication system.
* Worked on the development of radio technology and contributed to the early radio patents of Guglielmo Marconi.
* Wardenclyffe Tower and Long-Distance Wireless Energy:
* Constructed the Wardenclyffe Tower in Shoreham, New York, as a prototype for a global wireless transmission system.
* Aimed to transmit wireless power across great distances, revolutionizing energy distribution.
* Theoretical Contributions and Insights:
* Developed the theories and principles of alternating current (AC) electricity and its applications.
* Made important contributions to the understanding of electromagnetic fields and induction.
* Proposed and investigated the concept of cosmic rays, energetic particles from outer space.
* Influence and Legacy:
* Tesla's work greatly impacted electrical engineering, power systems, communication technology, and wireless applications.
* His alternating current (AC) system is the basis for modern power transmission and distribution.
* He held numerous patents, influenced the work of later scientists and inventors, and his ideas continue to inspire research and innovation.