
The Collected Works of Nikola Tesla
Enriched edition. The Collected Works of Nikola TeslaBy Nikola TeslaLength48h 9m
About this audiobook
In "The Collected Works of Nikola Tesla," readers are presented with a comprehensive compilation of Tesla's groundbreaking ideas and inventions, showcasing his unparalleled contributions to electrical engineering and physics. This anthology spans a range of topics, including alternating current, wireless transmission, and energy efficiency, expressed through a vivid and often poetic prose that reflects Tesla's visionary mindset. The work not only documents his scientific advancements but also contextualizes them within the burgeoning landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by rapid technological innovation and fierce competition among inventors. Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor born in 1856, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the development of electromagnetism. His experiences, from his education in Europe to his tumultuous rivalry with Thomas Edison, fueled his ambition to revolutionize the electrical industry. Tesla's deep conviction in the potential of renewable energy and his prophetic visions of future technology are vividly encapsulated in this collection, encouraging readers to appreciate his enduring legacy. "The Collected Works of Nikola Tesla" is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of science and innovation. It not only unveils the genius of Tesla's mind but also inspires contemporary thinkers and makers to explore the limitless possibilities of technology. This book is a vital resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts eager to delve into the world of one of history's most enigmatic inventors.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length48 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6My Inventions – Autobiography of Nikola Tesla: I. My Early Life. (pt. 1)
7My Inventions – Autobiography of Nikola Tesla: I. My Early Life. (pt. 2)
8Lectures
9A New System of Alternate Current Motors and Transformers
10Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination (Lecture) (pt. 1)
11Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination (Lecture) (pt. 2)
12Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination (Lecture) (pt. 3)
13On Light and Other High Frequency Phenomena: Introductory - Some Thoughts on the Eye. (pt. 1)
14On Light and Other High Frequency Phenomena: Introductory - Some Thoughts on the Eye. (pt. 2)
15On Electricity
16My Submarine Destroyer
17High Frequency Oscillators for Electro-Therapeutic and Other Purposes
18Scientific Articles
19Swinburne's "Hedgehog" Transformer
20Phenomena of Alternating Currents of Very High Frequency
21Experiments with Alternate Currents of Very High Frequency and Their Application to Methods of Artificial Illumination (Article)
22Alternate Current Electrostatic Induction Apparatus
23An Electrolytic Clock
24Electric Discharge in Vacuum Tubes
25Notes on a Unipolar Dynamo
26The "Drehstrom" Patent
27The Ewing High-Frequency Alternator and Parson's Steam Engine
28On the Dissipation of the Electrical Energy of the Hertz Resonator
29The Physiological and Other Effects of High Frequency Currents
30Nikola Tesla - About His Experiments in Electrical Healing
31The Age of Electricity
32The Problem of Increasing Human Energy (pt. 1)
33The Problem of Increasing Human Energy (pt. 2)
34Talking with Planets
35Can Bridge the Gap to Mars
36Little Aeroplane Progress
37How to Signal to Mars
38The Transmission of Electric Energy Without Wires
39The Wonder World to Be Created by Electricity
40Nikola Tesla Sees a Wireless Vision
41Correction by Mr. Tesla
42The True Wireless
43On Roentgen Rays (1)
44On Roentgen Rays (2) - Latest Results
45Tesla's Latest Results - He Now Produces Radiographs at a Distance of More Than Forty Feet
46On Reflected Roentgen Rays
47On Roentgen Radiations
48Roentgen Ray Investigations
49An Interesting Feature of X-Ray Radiations
50Roentgen Rays or Streams