Tribute to Nikola Tesla

10 Jul 1856 - 7 January 1943

A man of vision & might whose inventions shone like stars in the night, A true rebel, a genius of our time. Whose name, forever, shall be entwined With the currents of electricity. His mind, a well of creativity The Tesla coil, a marvel to behold A symbol of science, bold and bold His ideas, ahead of their time. A true innovator, in his prime Tesla stood tall against the tide A true original, a master of his pride.

Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 in Smiljan, Croatia, to an ethnic Serbian family. His father, Milutin Tesla, was a Serbian Orthodox priest, and his mother, Đuka Mandić, was talented in making home tools and memorizing Serbian epic poems. Tesla was the fourth of five children, having three sisters and an older brother who died in a horseback riding accident at the age of five. Growing up, Tesla attended primary and secondary school in Smiljan and Karlovac, where he studied German, arithmetic, and religion. It was in high school where he became particularly interested in electricity through demonstrations by his physics professor. Tesla demonstrated an aptitude for mathematics, performing integral calculus in his head which led his teachers to suspect him of cheating. He graduated high school in 1873, completing the four-year term in three years. Tesla credited his eidetic memory and creative abilities to his mother's genetics and influence. He would often reflect on his Serbian heritage and his father's profession as a priest as inspiration in his views on science and technology.

His work

Nikola Tesla AC

(AC) electricity system

He is best known for his contributions to the design of the alternating current (AC) electricity system, which is the predominant electrical system used in the world today. His work on AC power allowed for the efficient transmission of electrical energy over long distances, making the widespread use of electricity possible.

Nikola Tesla (Tesla coil)

Tesla coil

One of his most famous work is arguably his development of the Tesla coil, a high-frequency transformer that is capable of generating extremely high voltages. The Tesla coil was used in a variety of applications, including wireless communication and the creation of artificial lightning. It is considered one of the most significant inventions in electrical engineering.

Nikola Tesla Wireless energy

Wireless energy

Another notable work of Tesla is his research on wireless energy transmission. He believed that electricity could be transmitted wirelessly, without the need for physical connections. He demonstrated this concept in 1899 with his "Tesla coil" transmitter and "Tesla coil" receiver. This concept has been the foundation of wireless communication and has contributed to the development of technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

His Family

Milutin Tesla

Milutin Tesla
father

He was born in the village of Smiljan, in what is now Croatia, and was a Orthodox Priest. Milutin was known for being an intelligent and hard-working man, who instilled a love of learning in his children. He is credited with being a major influence in Nikola's life and his decision to become an inventor and engineer. He passed away in 1879, when Nikola was still a student. Despite his passing, Milutin Tesla's legacy lived on through his son's numerous groundbreaking inventions and contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

Georgina Đuka Tesla (Mandić)

Georgina Đuka Tesla (Mandić)
Mother

She was born in the village of Smiljan, she was known for her intelligence and strong will. She was a homemaker and helped her husband in their small farm. She was also deeply religious and instilled strong moral values in her children. Georgina was known for being an important figure in the life of her son, Nikola Tesla, and was a source of support and encouragement for him throughout his life. Despite her relatively simple life, she played a significant role in the upbringing of her famous son and his future success.