Nikola Tesla

It is believed that Nikola Tesla's report card from the Higher Real Gymnasium in Karlovac, Croatia, no longer exists. Tesla's family had a history of preserving his personal documents, but unfortunately, this particular report card has not been found.

Yes, Nikola Tesla attended schools in Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. He studied engineering and physics at the Technical University of Graz and the University of Prague before starting his career as an inventor and engineer.

He didn't need to. He could show doctors in math the works and a teacher once thought he was cheating and told him to stay after class to get the test by him. Before he finished to write the problems Tesla answered them correctly.

The "Dynamic Theory of Gravity" was one of two Teslas's discoveries, which he worked out in all details in the years 1893 and 1894. More complete statements concerning these discoveries can only be gleaned from scattered and sparse sources because the papers of Tesla are concealed in government vaults for national security reasons. These papers are located at the "National Security Research Center" now the "Robert J. Oppenheimer Research Center". These discoveries are denied access because they were classified, even though plans for the hydrogen bomb are on an open shelf and could be seen and copied.

The power needed to operate a Tesla coil can vary depending on its size and design. On average, Tesla coils can consume anywhere from a few hundred watts to several kilowatts of power during operation. This power is typically used to create high-voltage and high-frequency electrical discharges.

Nikola Tesla admired Thomas Edison for his work in electrical engineering and innovation, initially thinking of him as a mentor. However, their relationship became strained due to differing views on alternating current versus direct current. Tesla also had admiration for physicist and engineer Michael Faraday for his contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

Nikola Tesla remained unmarried and claimed to be celibate, stating that he believed his work took precedence over personal relationships. He held high expectations for intelligence and conversation in women, but his exact standards remain unknown. Tesla's primary focus was on his scientific pursuits rather than romantic interests.

Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla coil to experiment with high-voltage electricity and wireless transmission of electricity. It was also used to study the principles of radio communication and electromagnetic fields. Today, Tesla coils are mainly used for educational purposes and entertainment.

His last address was known to be a room in the New Yorkers hotel at the time of his death.

The War of Currents was a rivalry between Thomas Edison's promotion of direct current (DC) for electricity distribution and Nikola Tesla's advocacy for alternating current (AC). Edison claimed DC was safer, while Tesla argued that AC was more efficient for long-distance power transmission. Ultimately, AC prevailed as the standard for electricity distribution due to its ability to be easily transformed to different voltages.

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla met when Tesla started working for Edison at his company, Edison Machine Works, in 1884. Tesla made significant contributions to the company, but the two inventors had contrasting views on electricity and eventually parted ways due to disagreements on alternating current versus direct current.

Alternating Current Electro Magnetic Motor 36 433,700 August 5 1890

Alternating Current Motor 37 433,701 August 5 1890

Alternating Electric Current Generator 42 447,921 March 10 1891

Alternating Motor 65 555,190 February 25 1896

Apparatus for Aerial Transportation 112 1,655,114 January 3 1928

Apparatus for Producing Currents of High Frequency 74 583,953 June 8 1897

Apparatus for Producing Electric Currents of High Frequency 72 577,670 February 23 1897

Apparatus for Producing Electric Currents of High Frequency and Potential 67 568,176 September 22 1896

Apparatus for Producing Electrical Currents of High Frequency 71 568,180 September 22 1896

Apparatus for Producing Ozone 68 568,177 September 22 1896

Apparatus for the Utilization of Radiant Energy 95 685,957 November 5 1901

Apparatus for Transmission of Electrical Energy 87 649,621 May 15 1900

Apparatus for Transmitting Electrical Energy 103 1,119,732 December 1 1914

Apparatus for Utilizing Effects Transmitted From a Distance to a Receiving Device Through Natural Media 93 685,955 November 5 1901

Apparatus for Utilizing Effects Transmitted Through Natural Media 94 685,956 November 5 1901

Armature for Electric Machines (A. Schmid & N. Tesla) 32 417,794 December 24 1889

Art of Transmitting Electrical Energy Through the Natural Mediums 99 787,412 April 18 1905

Coil for Electro Magnets 56 512,340 January 9 1894

Commutator for Dynamo Electric Machines 1 334,823 January 26 1886

Commutator for Dynamo Electric Machines 15 382,845 May 15 1888

Dynamo Electric Machine 7 359,748 March 22 1887

Dynamo Electric Machine 17 390,414 October 2 1888

Dynamo Electric Machine 19 390,721 October 9 1888

Dynamo Electric Machine 25 406,968 July 16 1889

Dynamo Electric Machine or Motor 18 390,415 October 2 1888

Electric Arc Lamp 2 335,786 February 9 1886

Electric Arc Lamp 3 335,787 February 9 1886

Electric Circuit Controller 77 609,246 August 16 1898

Electric Circuit Controller 78 609,247 August 16 1898

Electric Circuit Controller 79 609,248 August 16 1898

Electric Circuit Controller 80 609,249 August 16 1898

Electric Circuit Controller 82 609,251 August 16 1898

Electric Circuit Controller 84 613,735 November 8 1898

Electric Generator 55 511,916 January 2 1894

Electric Incandescent Lamp 46 455,069 June 30 1891

Electric Motor 30 416,194 December 3 1889

Electric Railway System 61 514,972 February 20 1894

Electrical Circuit Controller 76 609,245 August 16 1898

Electrical Circuit Controller 83 611,719 October 4 1898

Electrical Condenser 50 464,667 December 8 1891

Electrical Condenser 66 567,818 September 15 1896

Electrical Conductor 57 514,167 February 6 1894

Electrical Igniter for Gas Engines 81 609,250 August 16 1898

Electrical Meter 45 455,068 June 30 1891

Electrical Meter 62 514,973 February 20 1894

Electrical Transformer 75 593,138 November 2 1897

Electrical Transformer or Induction Device 38 433,702 August 5 1890

Electrical Transmission of Power 12 382,280 May 1 1888

Electrical Transmission of Power 13 382,281 May 1 1888

Electrical Transmission of Power 52 511,559 December 26 1893

Electrical Transmission of Power 54 511,915 January 2 1894

Electro Magnetic Motor 8 381,968 May 1 1888

Electro Magnetic Motor 9 381,969 May 1 1888

Electro Magnetic Motor 11 382,279 May 1 1888

Electro Magnetic Motor 23 405,858 June 25 1889

Electro Magnetic Motor 27 416,191 December 3 1889

Electro Magnetic Motor 29 416,193 December 3 1889

Electro Magnetic Motor 31 416,195 December 3 1889

Electro Magnetic Motor 33 418,248 December 31 1889

Electro Magnetic Motor 34 424,036 March 25 1890

Electro Magnetic Motor 39 433,703 August 5 1890

Electro Magnetic Motor 40 445,207 January 27 1891

Electro Magnetic Motor 44 455,067 June 30 1891

Electro Magnetic Motor 47 459,772 September 22 1891

Electro Magnetic Motor 49 464,666 December 8 1891

Electromagnetic Motor 64 524,426 August 14 1894

Flow Meter 109 1,365,547 January 11 1921

Fluid Propulsion 100 1,061,142 April 29 1913

Fountain 102 1,113,716 October 13 1914

Frequency Meter 110 1,402,025 January 3 1922

Incandescent Electric Light 60 514,170 February 6 1894

Lightning Protector 105 1,266,175 May 14 1918

Manufacture of Electrical Condensers, Coils, &c 73 577,671 February 23 1897

Means for Generating Electric Currents 58 514,168 February 6 1894

Means for Increasing the Intensity of Electrical Oscillations 90 685,012 October 22 1901

Method of Aerial Transportation 111 1,655,113 January 3 1928

Method of and Apparatus for Controlling Mechansim of Moving Vessels or Vehicles 85 613,809 November 8 1898

Method of and Apparatus for Electrical Conversion and Distribution 48 462,418 November 3 1891

Method of and Apparatus for Producing Currents of High Frequency 70 568,179 September 22 1896

Method of Converting and Distributing Electric Currents 14 382,282 May 1 1888

Method of Electrical Power Transmission 24 405,859 June 25 1889

Method of Insulating Electric Conductors 88 655,838 August 14 1900

Method of Insulating Electric Conductors 89 11,865 October 23 1900

Method of Intensifying and Utilizing Effects Transmitted Through Natural Media 91 685,953 November 5 1901

Method of Obtaining Direct from Alternating Currents 26 413,353 October 22 1889

Method of Operating Arc Lamps 41 447,920 March 10 1891

Method of Operating Electro Magnetic Motors 22 401,520 April 16 1889

Method of Operating Electro Magnetic Motors 28 416,192 December 3 1889

Method of Regulating Apparatus for Producing Currents of High Frequency 69 568,178 September 22 1896

Method of Signaling 97 723,188 March 17 1903

Method of Utilizing Effects Transmitted Through Natural Media 92 685,954 November 5 1901

Method of Utilizing Radiant Energy 96 685,958 November 5 1901

Pyromagneto Electric Generator 35 428,057 May 13 1890

Reciprocating Engine 59 514,169 February 6 1894

Regulator for Alternate Current Motors 20 390,820 October 9 1888

Regulator for Dynamo Elecric Machines 6 350,954 October 19 1886

Regulator for Dynamo Electric Machines 4 336,961 March 2 1886

Regulator for Dynamo Electric Machines 5 336,962 March 2 1886

Ship's Log 107 1,314,718 September 2 1919

Speed Indicator 104 1,209,359 December 19 1916

Speed Indicator 106 1,274,816 August 6 1918

Steam Engine 63 517,900 April 10 1894

System of Electric Lighting 43 454,622 June 23 1891

System of Electrical Distribution 10 381,970 May 1 1888

System of Electrical Distribution 16 390,413 October 2 1888

System of Electrical Power Transmission 53 511,560 December 26 1893

System of Electrical Transmission of Power 51 487,796 December 13 1892

System of Signaling 98 725,605 April 14 1903

System of Transmission of Electrical Energy 86 645,576 March 20 1900

Thermo Magnetic Motor 21 396,121 January 15 1889

Turbine 101 1,061,206 May 6 1913

Valvular Conduit 108 1,329,559 February 3 1920

Positive. Check out his patents.

MOTORS & GENERATORS

Preface to AC Motor/Generator Patents 3

THE PATENTS:

(Filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Mar. 30, 1886 Thermo-Magnetic Motor #396,121 5

Jan. 14, 1886 Dynamo-Electric Machine #359,748 9

May 26, 1887 Pyromagneto-Electric Generator #428,057 14

Oct. 12, 1887 Electro-Magnetic Motor #381,968 17

Oct. 12, 1887 Electrical Transmission of Power #382,280 26

Nov. 30, 1887 Electro-Magnetic Motor #381,969 35

Nov. 30, 1887 Electro-Magnetic Motor #382,279 39

Nov. 30, 1887 Electrical Transmission of Power #382,281 44

Apr. 23, 1888 Dynamo-Electric Machine #390,414 48

Apr. 28, 1888 Dynamo-Electric Machine #390,721 52

May 15, 1888 Dynamo-Electric Machine or Motor #390,415 56

May 15, 1888 System of Electrical Transmission of Power #487,796 58

May 15, 1888 Electrical Transmission of Power #511,915 64

May 15, 1888 Alternating Motor #555,190 67

Oct. 20, 1888 Electromagnetic Motor #524,426 71

Dec. 8, 1888 Electrical Transmission of Power #511,559 74

Dec. 8, 1888 System of Electrical Power Transmission #511,560 77

Jan. 8, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #405,858 84

Feb. 18, 1889 Method of Operating Electro-Magnetic Motors #401,520 87

Mar. 14, 1889 Method of Electrical Power Transmission #405,859 91

Mar. 23, 1889 Dynamo-Electric Machine #406,968 94

Apr. 6, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #459,772 97

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #416,191 102

May 20, 1889 Method of Operating Electro-Magnetic Motors #416,192 106

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #416,193 110

May 20, 1889 Electric Motor #416,194 113

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #416,195 116

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #418,248 122

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #424,036 125

May 20, 1889 Electro-Magnetic Motor #445,207 129

Mar. 26, 1890 Alternating-Current Electro-Magnetic Motor #433,700 132

Mar. 26, 1890 Alternating-Current Motor #433,701 135

Apr. 4, 1890 Electro-Magnetic Motor #433,703 138

Jan. 27, 1891 Electro-Magnetic Motor #455,067 141

July 13, 1891 Electro-Magnetic Motor #464,666 145

Aug. 19, 1893 Electric Generator #511,916 148

TRANSFORMERS, CONVERTERS, COMPONENTS

Preface to Patented Electrical Components 157

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

May 6, 1885 Commutator for Dynamo-Electric Machines #334,823 159

May 18, 1885 Regulator for Dynamo-Electric Machines #336,961 161

June 1, 1885 Regulator for Dynamo-Electric Machines #336,962 165

Jan. 14, 1886 Regulator for Dynamo-Electric Machines #350,954 169

Apr. 30, 1887 Commutator for Dynamo-Electric Machines #382,845 172

Dec. 23, 1887 System of Electrical Distribution #381,970 177

Dec. 23, 1887 Method of Converting and Distributing

Electric Currents #382,282 182

Apr. 10, 1888 System of Electrical Distribution #390,413 187

Apr. 24, 1888 Regulator for Alternate-Current Motors #390,820 192

June 12, 1889 Method of Obtaining Direct from

Alternating Currents #413,353 197

June 28, 1889 Armature for Electric Machines

(Tesla-Schmid, co-inventors) #417,794 204

Mar. 26, 1890 Electrical Transformer or Induction Device #433,702 208

Aug. 1, 1891 Electrical Condenser #464,667 211

Jan. 2, 1892 Electrical Conductor #514,167 213

July 7, 1893 Coil for Electro-Magnets #512,340 216

June 17, 1896 Electrical Condenser #567,818 219

Nov. 5, 1896 Man. of Electrical Condensers, Coils, &c. #577,671 222

Mar. 20, 1897 Electrical Transformer #593,138 225

HIGH FREQUENCY

Preface to Patents in High Frequency 231

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Nov. 15, 1890 Alternating-Electric-Current Generator #447,921 233

Feb. 4, 1891 Method of and Apparatus for Electrical

Conversion and Distribution #462,418 238

Aug. 2, 1893 Means for Generating Electric Currents #514,168 242

Apr. 22, 1896 Apparatus for Producing Electric Currents

of High Frequency and Potential #568,176 245

June 20, 1896 Method of Regulating Apparatus for

Producing Currents of High Frequency #568,178 249

July 6, 1896 Method of and Apparatus for Producing

Currents of High Frequency #568,179 254

July 9, 1896 Apparatus for Producing Electrical

Currents High Frequency #568,180 258

Sept. 3, 1896 Apparatus for Producing Electric

Currents of High Frequency #577,670 262

Oct. 19, 1896 Apparatus for Producing Currents of High

Frequency #583,953 266

June 3, 1897 Electric-Circuit Controller #609,251 269

Dec. 2, 1897 Electrical-Circuit Controller #609,245 275

Dec. 10, 1897 Electrical-Circuit Controller #611,719 280

Feb. 28, 1898 Electric-Circuit Controller #609,246 285

Mar. 12, 1898 Electric-Circuit Controller #609,247 289

Mar. 12, 1898 Electric-Circuit Controller #609,248 292

Mar. 12, 1898 Electric-Circuit Controller #609,249 295

Apr. 19, 1898 Electric-Circuit Controller #613,735 298

RADIO

Preface to The Radio Patents 305

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Sept. 2, 1897 System of Transmission of Electrical

Energy #645,576 307

Sept. 2, 1897 Apparatus for Transmission of Electrical

Energy #649,621 314

July 1, 1898 Method of and Apparatus for Controlling

Mechanism of Moving Vessels or Vehicles #613,809 318

June 24, 1899 Apparatus for Utilizing Effects Transmitted

from a Distance to a Receiving Device

Through Natural Media #685,955 331

June 24, 1899 Method of Intensifying and Utilizing

Effects Transmitted Through Natural Media #685,953 338

Aug. 1, 1899 Method of Utilizing Effects Transmitted

Through Natural Media #685,954 344

Aug. 1, 1899 Apparatus for Utilizing Effects

Transmitted Through Natural Media #685,956 353

May 16, 1900 Art of Transmitting Electrical Energy

Through the Natural Mediums #787,412 361

July 16, 1900 Method of Signaling #723,188 367

July 16, 1900 System of Signaling #725,605 372

Jan. 18, 1902 Apparatus for Transmitting Electrical

Energy #1,119,732 378

LIGHTING

Preface to The Lighting Patents 385

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Mar. 30, 1885 Electric-Arc Lamp #335,786 387

July 13, 1886 Electric-Arc Lamp #335,787 392

Oct. 1, 1890 Method of Operating Arc Lamps #447,920 397

Apr. 25, 1891 System of Electric Lighting #454,622 400

May 14, 1891 Electric Incandescent Lamp #455,069 405

Jan. 2, 1892 Incandescent Electric Light #514,170 408

MEASUREMENTS & METERS

Preface to Patents for Measurement 6, Meters 413

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Mar. 27, 1891 Electrical Meter #455,068 415

Dec. 15, 1893 Electrical Meter #514,973 418

May 29, 1914 Speed-Indicator #1,209,359 421

Dec. 18, 1916 Speed-Indicator #1,274,816 429

Dec. 18, 1916 Ship's Log #1,314,718 434

Dec. 18, 1916 Flow-Meter #1,365,547 437

Dec. 18, 1916 Frequency Meter #1,402,025 440

ENGINES & PROPULSION

Preface to Patents for Engines & Propulsion 447

THE PATENTS:

(filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

Jan. 2, 1892 Electric-Railway System #514,972 449

Aug. 19, 1893 Reciprocating Engine #514,169 452

Dec. 29, 1893 Steam-Engine #517,900 456

Oct. 21, 1909 Fluid Propulsion #1,061,142 461

Oct. 21, 1909 Turbine #1,061,206 465

Sept. 9, 1921 Method of Aerial Transportation #1,655,113 470

Oct. 4, 1927 Apparatus for Aerial Transportation #1,655,114 476

VARIOUS DEVICES & PROCESSES

Preface to Various Devices & Processes 487

THE PATENTS:

(Filing date) (description) (pat. no.)

June 17, 1896 Apparatus for Producing Ozone #568,177 489

Feb. 17, 1897 Electrical Igniter for Gas-Engines #609,250 493

Mar. 21, 1900 Means for Increasing the Intensity of

Electrical Oscillations #685,012 496

June 15, 1900 Method of Insulating Electric Conductors #655,838 500

Sept.21, 1900 Method of Insulating Electric Conductors

(reissue of #655,838) #11,865 506

Mar. 21, 1901 Apparatus for the Utilization of Radiant

Energy #685,957 512

Mar. 21, 1901 Method of Utilizing Radiant Energy #685,958 517

Oct. 28, 1913 Fountain #1,113,716 521

Feb. 21, 1916 Vaivular Conduit #1,329,559 525

May 6, 1916 Lightning-Protector #1,266,175 531

Tesla changed the way the whole world lives. He invented the alternate current system for producing electrify to the whole world. All wireless units have the base in the Tesla coil. Even bulbs we use today were invented by him. The first things we have to know about bulbs lights is that Edison did not invent those, but only improve them by filling them with copper linings of metals. The second thing is that the Edison patent is outlawed in many countries including the United States and the patent used is the Tesla patent 455,069, dated June 30, 1891. In the Tesla bulbs, the union was better and never had a case of one catching fire like the Edison bulbs. He also made them to allow them to turn on wirelessly. Tesla hypothesized that he could transmit unlimited amounts of power to any place on earth with virtually no loss. The first 'Magnifier' was assembled in New York City between 1895 to 1898. In 1899 a larger magnifier was constructed in Colorado Springs, Colorado with the patent "System of Electric Lighting," U.S. Patent 454,622, 23 June 1891. Tesla spent his remaining funds on his other inventions and culminated his efforts in a major breakthrough in 1899 at Colorado Springs by transmitting 100 million volts of high-frequency electric power wirelessly over a distance of 26 miles at which he lit up a bank of 200 light bulbs and ran one electric motor! With this souped up version of his Tesla coil, Tesla claimed that only 5% of the transmitted energy was lost in the process.

Nikola Tesla did not invent anything that made a building shake. However, his research and inventions in electricity and wireless transmission, such as the Tesla coil, have been known to produce electrical effects that may have caused vibrations or shaking in nearby buildings during his experiments.

Nikola Tesla moved to the United States in 1884 at the age of 28 after working in Europe.

He was the one that lights up your home everyday with his invention. He was a Serbian when he traveled to New York he did the basis of wireless communications as well a remote control boat in 1898. So far, he is the one with the highest IQ I studied even when he didn't take one of those tests.

Tesla had it first. A mysterious fire put that on hold but it was known because he did lectures on the radio. Marconi used 17 patents granted to Tesla to make his radio. Tesla let him go ahead and work his company but the patent was granted to nikola Tesla.

Yes, Nikola Tesla briefly lived in Toronto in the 1880s while working for the Canadian division of the telegraph company Western Union. He was stationed there to install and repair telegraph equipment.

Nikola Tesla did not invent the telegraph. The telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse in the 1830s. Tesla was known for his work in electricity and developing alternating current (AC) systems for power transmission.

Tesla is a combination of the initials of its founder, Nikola Tesla. Nikola Tesla was a renowned inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist known for his contributions to the development of modern alternating current (AC) electrical systems. The company Tesla, founded in 2003, produces electric vehicles and renewable energy products.

Tesla changed the way the whole world lives. He invented the alternate current system for producing electrify to the whole world. All wireless units have the base in the Tesla coil. Even bulbs we use today were invented by him. The first things we have to know about bulbs lights is that Edison did not invent those, but only improve them by filling them with copper linings of metals. The second thing is that the Edison patent is outlawed in many countries including the United States and the patent used is the Tesla patent 455,069, dated June 30, 1891. In the Tesla bulbs, the union was better and never had a case of one catching fire like the Edison bulbs. He also made them to allow them to turn on wirelessly. Tesla hypothesized that he could transmit unlimited amounts of power to any place on earth with virtually no loss. The first 'Magnifier' was assembled in New York City between 1895 to 1898. In 1899 a larger magnifier was constructed in Colorado Springs, Colorado with the patent "System of Electric Lighting," U.S. Patent 454,622, 23 June 1891. Tesla spent his remaining funds on his other inventions and culminated his efforts in a major breakthrough in 1899 at Colorado Springs by transmitting 100 million volts of high-frequency electric power wirelessly over a distance of 26 miles at which he lit up a bank of 200 light bulbs and ran one electric motor! With this souped up version of his Tesla coil, Tesla claimed that only 5% of the transmitted energy was lost in the process.

In his last days, Tesla reportedly devised plans for the engine of a spaceship. He called it the anti-electromagnetic field drive or Space Drive. He died so no patent or scripture on the ideas were not written. In fact, his last patent in 1928 (#1,655,114), was for a flying machine that resembled both a helicopter and an airplane. I'm sure that he did found a way to make a space transporter using electricity as fuel. He didn't have the time to write it down.

Without the genius of Tesla we would not have radio, television, AC electricity, Tesla coil, fluorescent lighting, neon lighting, radio control devices, robotics, x-rays, radar, microwaves and dozens of other amazing inventions.

Nikola Tesla's political beliefs are not definitively known, as he did not focus on political ideologies in his writings or public statements. However, he did express views that aligned with both libertarian principles, such as advocating for individual freedom and limited government intervention, as well as socialist ideas, such as supporting the idea of communal ownership of resources. Ultimately, Tesla's focus was more on his scientific work rather than political ideology.

Polyphase Alternating Current.................1883

Earthquake Machine ...............................1887

Radio Technology.....................................1891

Robotics...................................................1893

X-ray Technology .....................................1894

Broadcast Power ......................................1900

Electromagnetic Pulse..............................1901

Radar Technology ....................................1915

Particle Beam Weaponry ..........................1917

Death Ray................................................1943