Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) was a visionary inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist best known for his contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. Born in modern-day Croatia, Tesla immigrated to the United States, where he worked briefly with Thomas Edison before branching out on his own. Tesla’s inventions, such as the Tesla coil and his pioneering work in AC power transmission, transformed the field of electrical engineering and laid the groundwork for the modern power grid.
Tesla was known for his ambitious and sometimes eccentric ideas, which included wireless transmission of electricity, experiments in radio waves, and even concepts for wireless global communication. He conducted much of his research at his laboratory in Colorado Springs and later in New York, constantly pushing the boundaries of known science. Despite his profound influence on technology, Tesla struggled financially throughout his life and died impoverished. Today, he is celebrated as one of the greatest and most inventive minds in history, with his name symbolizing innovation and forward-thinking technology.
