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Electricity cannot be transmitted wirelessly if by this we mean without a suitable conductor - a wire, conducting liquid, plasma etc.

However energy can be transmitted using radiation of a wide range of frequencies from radio waves, through microwave, visible light up to X-Rays collectively known as EMF. Obvious examples of these are microwave cookers and laser weapons.

The question probably refers to the practicality of charging, say, your iPad without physical connection to a power source. This has been possible since Nikola Tesla a Serbian inventor in 1890's demonstrated how EMF energy, basically rapily changing magentic forces, can be converted into an electric current by the use of a tuned inductor (a coil of wire and other 'stuff').

Although the effect is perfectly sound in physical terms it is rather inefficient and, for domestic use is only really effective/economical over short distances. Recent developments have improved the efficiency and, most particularly, the size of the EMF sender and receiver to practical levels for use in phones, tablets etc.

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Who were the people responseble for electricity and its present use?

Edison invented a DC power system in the start but it had problems transmitting long distances, Tesla invented the AC power system, transformers, ac motors and generators Tesla also invented a wireless electricity supply system where you picked up your electricity through the air with a tuned antenna but he was not allowed to finish the construction of the first transmission tower because he wasn't able to meter the electricity for sale.


Long distance transmission of electricity requires what?

High voltage.


What is the process of creating electricity in one place and moving it to another for use?

Transmission lines.


What words can describe electricity?

There are many key words to understand when discussing electricity. Electricity flows in a current. The unit of power of electricity is a watt which refers to the rate of work done. A volt is force at which electricity moves from its origin through a conductor and to the place of use.


What other equipment is involve in getting electricity to where it can be used by people?

In addition to power generation facilities, the transmission of electricity involves several key pieces of equipment, including transformers, which step up or step down voltage levels for efficient long-distance transport. High-voltage transmission lines carry electricity over vast distances, while substations serve as critical points where voltage is regulated and electricity is distributed to local areas. Distribution lines then deliver the electricity to homes and businesses, completing the journey from generation to end-use.

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Does faradays law of electromagnetic induction explains wireless transmission of electricity?

not entirely, you need Maxwell's equations for a complete explanation


Why did Nikola Tesla invent the Tesla coil?

Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla coil as part of his research into wireless energy transmission and electricity. He utilized the coil to experiment with high-frequency alternating current power transmission and wireless communication. The coil also played a key role in his demonstrations and experiments showcasing the potential of electricity and wireless technology.


When did Tesla move to Colorado springs?

Tesla moved to Colorado Springs in May 1899 to conduct experiments and research on wireless transmission of electricity.


Can microwaves be used as a means of wireless electricity transmission?

Yes. But it's lossy. Tesla tried it years ago (on Long Island if I remember right).


What does Accsoon Technology Co., Ltd do?

Accsoon's business covers from wireless digital information transmission to wireless control. Such as wireless video transmission, wireless lens control, stabilizer, and electric control slide.


What do you understand by wireless by wireless transmission?

wireless transmission is a technology that makes people communicate without any physical wires, just like mobile phones, wifi, pagers, etc.


Examples of wireless communication?

wifi bluetooth cellular radio


What was the importance of the tesla coil?

The Tesla coil was important because it allowed for the wireless transmission of electricity, showcasing the possibility of harnessing and distributing electrical power over long distances. It also played a significant role in the development of radio technology and helped pave the way for advancements in wireless communication.


When was the wireless transmission system invented?

1325


What is the maximum transmission distance of Wireless Personal Area Nework?

This varies greatly depending on the amount of obstructions to the wireless signals as well as the strength of the transmission.


How did the Tesla coil help America?

Tesla made the coil with the idea to spred electricity to the homes of the people wireless. He had an experiment which he turn on 75 bulbs 70 miles away wireless. The funding was cut off fearing that the public would have electricity without a bill. The Tesla coil helped to understand electrical properties.


How did the Tesla coil change the world?

The Tesla coil helped advance understanding of electricity and wireless transmission technologies. It contributed to the development of radio communication systems and was a pioneering step in the field of wireless energy transfer. Additionally, Tesla coils have become iconic symbols of innovation and scientific exploration.