Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. Some of his most important inventions include the rotating magnetic field, wireless technology, the Tesla coil, and the induction motor. He dreamed of creating innovative flying machines and wireless energy but died alone in debt at the age of 86 in New York City.

1. Biography of Nikola TeslaBy: Stewart Korkes & Sinisa Bozic(1)1

2. Table of ContentsHumble BeginningsRecognitionInteresting FactsInventionsShowcased invention: Tesla’s Flying Machines The End of a Genius’ LifeReferences2

3. The BeginningNikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 in Smiljan, Lika (Austro-Hungarian Empire, region of Croatia.)Studied at the Carlstadt in 1873, the Polytechnic Institute in Graz, Austria and the University of Prague.Specialized in physics and mathematics, but fascinated by electricity. Moved to the US on June 6 18843

4. Where He Worked?Telegraph company in 1880. Thomas Edison in 1884. Tesla Electric Light & Manufacturingin 1886.4

5. RecognitionInventor ScientistVisionary(2)5

6. Interesting FactsRobert Underwood Johnson, Mark Twain, and Francis Marion CrawfordAlthough being a remarkable inventor Nikola Tesla had many limitations such as:Not good with moneyHe had a germ phobiaHe was not a business manSplitting the earth directly in half like an apple6

7. InventionsRotating magnetic fieldWireless technologyParticle beam weaponDeath rayElectrograviticsTerrestrial stationary wavesBifilar coilThe oscillatorThe electric carEgg of ColumbusThe turbineAlternating currentThe Induction motorTelegeodynamics7

8. InventionsThe Oscillator Is a mechanical oscillator invented in 1898. It is also referred to as the "Earthquake Machine." Seven inches longWeighing only one or two poundsPurpose: To locate ships, submarines and buildings anywhere on a global scale(3)8

9. InventionsEgg of ColumbusIn 1893, the Egg of Columbus was introduced.Explains the principles of rotating magnetic field model and the induction motor.A rotating magnetic field changes direction at a constant angular rate.An induction motor alternating current motor where power is supplied to the rotor.(4)9

10. InventionsThe TurbineAlso known as the bladeless centripetal flow turbineNikola patented the turbine in 1913The turbine was used for steam turbines to operate automobiles(5)10

11. Showcased Invention: Flying machinesDream of his long life research over 20 years

12. Flying machine/airship propelled by an electric motor(without airplane engine, wings, ailerons, propellers, or an onboard fuel source)

13. To fly using an electric motor powered by ground base stations

14. Run’s electro-mechanically(6)11

15. Showcased Invention: Flying machinesHis vision was:Heavier than air, but not an airplane (“not a sporting play-thing” )Substantial, solid and stable buildAble to move through the air in any direction safely at higher speeds, regardless of weather or downward currents Remain stationary in the air even in a wind, for great length of timeLifting power will not depend upon any such delicate positive mechanical action12

16. Showcased Invention: Flying machinesPowerful air currents produced by engines and compressors(light and powerful) able to lift a heavy body off the ground and propel it through the airdestructive invention will go through space a speed of 300miles per secondThe plane would weigh only eight hundred pounds and could if necessary enter and depart through a window13

17. The END of a Genius’ lifeDied of heart failure on 7 January 1943 (aged 86)in new Yorker hotel in New York City, USADied alone with significant debts(7)14