Nikola Tesla by Tali Mizrahi

1859

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Nikola Tesla is born on July 28th in Smiljan, to a Serbian family. His birth coincides with a lightning storm, leading to his nickname "Child of the Storm."

1875

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Tesla begins his education at the Austrian Polytechnic in Graz, Austria, where he studies electrical engineering.

1884

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Tesla immigrates to the United States and begins working for Thomas Edison's Edison Machine Works in New York City.

1885

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Submits patents for various inventions, including an improved DC motor.

1887

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Patents of an induction motor operated by alternating current, revolutionizing electric motor technology.

1890

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Initiates research on wireless power transmission, focusing on AC voltages and the Tesla coil

1891

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Patent's of the Tesla Coil, a significant contribution to electrical engineering.

1893

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Demonstrates wireless transmission of electricity at the Chicago World's Fair, capturing public imagination.

1899

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Conducts experiments at his Colorado Springs laboratory, exploring wireless communication and transmission of electrical energy.

1900

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Begins construction of Wardenclyffe Tower, aiming to develop a global wireless communication system.

1901

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Financial difficulties lead to the abandonment of the Wardenclyffe project.

1870

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Nikola Tesla moved to a place known as Karlovac to complete his high school. Tesla's life is threatened by cholera, which he contracts upon returning to Smiljan.

1880

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Moves to Prague to study philosophy after financial support from his uncle.

1881

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Begins his career as a chief electrical engineer in Budapest, Hungary.

1882

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Joins the Continental Edison Company in Paris, working on lighting systems.

1915

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Receives the Edison Medal for his contributions to the development of electrical power systems.

1943

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Tesla dies on January 7th in New York City at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and contribution to modern electrical engineering.

1894

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Tesla demonstrates the first remote-controlled boat, known as a "teleautomaton," showcasing the potential of wireless technology for remote control applications.

1905

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Tesla's famous article, "The Transmission of Electrical Energy Without Wires," is published in the Electrical World and Engineer magazine, outlining his vision for wireless power transmission.

1931

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At the age of 75, Tesla announces his invention of a particle-beam weapon, known as the "teleforce," which he claims could bring down enemy aircraft from great distances.