Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was an inventor and engineer known for developing the alternating current electrical system.
Nikola Tesla (1856 – 1943) was a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer best known for his contributions to the alternating current (AC) electricity supply system.
Inventions
He designed the AC induction motor and transformer, which made long-distance power transmission practical. He held hundreds of patents and experimented with wireless power and radio.
The "war of currents"
His AC system, backed by Westinghouse, competed with Thomas Edison's direct current and ultimately became the world standard.
Legacy
The unit of magnetic flux density, the tesla, is named in his honour.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nikola Tesla known for?
Developing the alternating current electrical system.
What is named after Tesla?
The SI unit of magnetic flux density, the tesla.