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My Inventions - The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla - cover

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My Inventions - The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla

Publisher: Samaira Book Publishers

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Nikola Tesla was one of the most brilliant and daring inventors and visionaries of his time. My Inventions is Tesla's autobiography, with focus on his major discoveries and innovations, including the rotating magnetic field, the magnifying transmitter, and the Tesla coil. His research laid much of the groundwork for modern electrical and communication systems, and his impressive accomplishments include development of the alternating-current electrical system, radio, the Tesla coil transformer, wireless transmission, and fluorescent lighting. His story, in his own words, is told with great sincerity and originality.
Available since: 01/15/2019.

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