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Birth
Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in Smiljan, Austrian Empire (now Croatia), to Milutin Tesla and Đuka Tesla. -
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Nikola Tesla's Life
The time period in which Nikola Tesla lived -
Tesla invents the AC induction motor
Tesla invents the AC induction motor, which makes use of a polyphase current to generate a rotating magnetic field. -
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Working with Westinghouse
During this timespan, Tesla developed several systems, including an AC power system. This was also Tesla's first big time job as and electrical engineer. -
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Wireless Power
The time-span that Nikola Tesla tried to develop wireless power. -
Tesla Coil invention
Nikola Tesla, In the summer of 1891, created and patented the Tesla Coil. This device created high voltage, low frequency alternating current waves which would be used I n many of his later experiences. -
Oscillating Steam Generator
Nikola Tesla invents the oscillating Steam Generator, a much less efficient way of generating AC current. -
Wireless Lighting experiments
First time Tesla shows his wireless power plans. -
Polyphase System Developed
Nikola Tesla's polyphase AC motor becomes practical with the development of the polyphase system. This boosts Tesla's reputation as an inventor. -
X-ray experiments
Tesla develops early x-ray experiments -
Radio War
Tesla goes to court with the Marconi company for patent infringement In the invention of the radio. -
Death Ray
Nikola Tesla claims to have invented a "Death Ray", which he called teleforce. -
Death
Nikola Tesla's death