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Ziggy Stardust · Jan 18, 2008, 08:37 pm

If you've never heard the name Tesla before, it isn't surprising. Do a search on Google, because I'm not going to copy and paste all of it!

For those of us who do know him, who do you think he was? There's no doubt that Tesla was a genius far ahead of his time; even the great Edison supposedly stated Tesla was a far superiour intellect than him-- of course he was also on his death bed, so he likely wasn't being modest.

Myself and only two others at my high-school have ever HEARD of Tesla, one being my best friend (he's my friend for a reason, hah) and the other being the physic's teacher who complemented my AWESOME Tesla shirt, saying the man has never gotten proper credit. Also, I am bragging about my Tesla t-shirt; and no not the awful band.

Even though few know his name, his influence is still strong today; many using, um lets see... ELECTRICTY everyday?! Unless your on a laptop and in a park or something then praise Edison. Inventing the Tesla Coil which is still used in radio technoledges and great special effects today, AC (alternating current elecricty) and heres stuff from the wiki because my fingers can't handle it:
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Various devices that use rotating magnetic fields (1882)
The Induction motor, rotary transformers, and "high" frequency alternators
The Tesla coil, his magnifying transmitter, and other means for increasing the intensity of electrical oscillations (including condenser discharge transformations and the Tesla oscillators)
Alternating current long-distance electrical transmission system (1888) and other methods and devices for power transmission
Systems for wireless communication (prior art for the invention of radio) and radio frequency oscillators
Robotics and the "AND" logic gate
Electrotherapy Tesla currents
Wireless transfer of electricity and the Tesla effect
Tesla impedance phenonomena
Tesla electro-static field
Tesla principle
Bifilar coil
Telegeodynamics
Tesla insulation
Tesla impulses
Tesla frequencies
Tesla discharge
Forms of commutators and methods of regulating third brushes
Tesla turbines (eg., bladeless turbines) for water, steam and gas and the Tesla pumps
Tesla igniter
Tesla compressor
X-rays Tubes using the bremsstrahlung process
Devices for ionized gases and "Hot Saint Elmo's Fire".
Devices for high field emission
Devices for charged particle beams
Phantom streaming devices
Arc light systems
Methods for providing extremely low level of resistance to the passage of electrical current (predecessor to superconductivity)
Voltage multiplication circuitry
Devices for high voltage discharges
Devices for lightning protection
VTOL aircraft
Dynamic theory of gravity
Concepts for electric vehicles
Polyphase systems
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As you can see, he wasn't afriad to put his name on anything. This is were the story becomes jumbled... Tesla was also known as a very eccentric man, yet also a hermit. Some of his strange claims were the reported "death beam" or ironic "peace ray" at his lab, called the Wardenclyffe Tower in New York. Just look some stuff up, because theres alot of stuff out there.

Also, DO NOT post anything about UFO's, time travel or secret Nazi places in Brazil. Thats all bullshit; sorry for the languge, but many people pin new age occultism crap and weird hippy ufo stuff with Tesla. I won't deny he may have built something simulair to what we call "ufos", but don't soil his name with the occult. Oh, and no HAARP stuff either; I've actually BEEN to the fucking place in Alaska. Believe me; it IS VERY CREEPY to see cold desolate land, with mechanical trees being the only shade (anteenas) but why the hell would they allow public tours at the base of a "super weapon"? Not very secret...
.... and YES, I've actually been there. It was cold, but also free since our Uncle was in the Air Force etc. Theres alot of weird humming and the frequent crackle of electricty, but I haven't pulled a Sirhan Sirhan...yet

sulluvun31315 · Jan 20, 2008, 06:24 pm

there doesnt seem to be much support for the whole "superweapon" of HAARP... oops.. wasnt supposed to discuss that was i =)

simple simon · Jan 20, 2008, 08:18 pm

seems to be a bit of both to me ..... he made many great advances in science ... but still many of his claims remain unproven

TomDG · Jan 24, 2008, 07:41 am

He made that awesome duplicating electro-cannon in The Prestige, I thought that was cool beans.

But in all seriousness, any man who can produce and invent is a man worthy of my respect.

G. Adams · Jan 24, 2008, 08:16 am

Of course I know about Tesla. Who hasn't played Command & Conquer: Red Alert and thought that the Tesla Coil frying the opposition was a beautiful thing.

Sorry for the derailment, but that is where I first learned of Tesla, and I suspect most of my own generation.

Chancellor · Jan 24, 2008, 11:59 am

Here in Buffalo, NY, Tesla is part of our local history:

During the period from 1887 through 1890, Tesla created and patented the foundation of modern polyphase AC generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization systems. His AC induction motor design eliminated the brushes and commutator common to all previously existing electric motors. His AC induction motor used the principle of electromagnetic induction that had already been embodied in the electrical transformer with the concept of a rotating magnetic field. Tesla originated the idea of using alternating currents, generated in multiple phases (called a “poly-phase system”), to produce rotating magnetic fields within the motor's stator windings. Tesla and Westinghouse demonstrated the practicality of AC power by providing all the lighting for the beautiful 1893 Colombian Exposition at the World's Fair. Three years later, they harnessed the mighty Niagara Falls to provide polyphase power to Buffalo, NY, finally proving once and for all the superiority of AC over DC for practical long distance electrical power distribution.

Jan 18, 2008, 08:37 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
Ziggy Stardust Sort of an Astronaut Location: U-S of A Posts: 17	Who was Nikola Tesla? Impostor or Intellect? If you've never heard the name Tesla before, it isn't surprising. Do a search on Google, because I'm not going to copy and paste all of it! For those of us who do know him, who do you think he was? There's no doubt that Tesla was a genius far ahead of his time; even the great Edison supposedly stated Tesla was a far superiour intellect than him-- of course he was also on his death bed, so he likely wasn't being modest. Myself and only two others at my high-school have ever HEARD of Tesla, one being my best friend (he's my friend for a reason, hah) and the other being the physic's teacher who complemented my AWESOME Tesla shirt, saying the man has never gotten proper credit. Also, I am bragging about my Tesla t-shirt; and no not the awful band. Even though few know his name, his influence is still strong today; many using, um lets see... ELECTRICTY everyday?! Unless your on a laptop and in a park or something then praise Edison. Inventing the Tesla Coil which is still used in radio technoledges and great special effects today, AC (alternating current elecricty) and heres stuff from the wiki because my fingers can't handle it: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Various devices that use rotating magnetic fields (1882) The Induction motor, rotary transformers, and "high" frequency alternators The Tesla coil, his magnifying transmitter, and other means for increasing the intensity of electrical oscillations (including condenser discharge transformations and the Tesla oscillators) Alternating current long-distance electrical transmission system (1888) and other methods and devices for power transmission Systems for wireless communication (prior art for the invention of radio) and radio frequency oscillators Robotics and the "AND" logic gate Electrotherapy Tesla currents Wireless transfer of electricity and the Tesla effect Tesla impedance phenonomena Tesla electro-static field Tesla principle Bifilar coil Telegeodynamics Tesla insulation Tesla impulses Tesla frequencies Tesla discharge Forms of commutators and methods of regulating third brushes Tesla turbines (eg., bladeless turbines) for water, steam and gas and the Tesla pumps Tesla igniter Tesla compressor X-rays Tubes using the bremsstrahlung process Devices for ionized gases and "Hot Saint Elmo's Fire". Devices for high field emission Devices for charged particle beams Phantom streaming devices Arc light systems Methods for providing extremely low level of resistance to the passage of electrical current (predecessor to superconductivity) Voltage multiplication circuitry Devices for high voltage discharges Devices for lightning protection VTOL aircraft Dynamic theory of gravity Concepts for electric vehicles Polyphase systems --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As you can see, he wasn't afriad to put his name on anything. This is were the story becomes jumbled... Tesla was also known as a very eccentric man, yet also a hermit. Some of his strange claims were the reported "death beam" or ironic "peace ray" at his lab, called the Wardenclyffe Tower in New York. Just look some stuff up, because theres alot of stuff out there. Also, DO NOT post anything about UFO's, time travel or secret Nazi places in Brazil. Thats all bullshit; sorry for the languge, but many people pin new age occultism crap and weird hippy ufo stuff with Tesla. I won't deny he may have built something simulair to what we call "ufos", but don't soil his name with the occult. Oh, and no HAARP stuff either; I've actually BEEN to the fucking place in Alaska. Believe me; it IS VERY CREEPY to see cold desolate land, with mechanical trees being the only shade (anteenas) but why the hell would they allow public tours at the base of a "super weapon"? Not very secret... .... and YES, I've actually been there. It was cold, but also free since our Uncle was in the Air Force etc. Theres alot of weird humming and the frequent crackle of electricty, but I haven't pulled a Sirhan Sirhan...yet I was promised funny stories and candy!

Jan 20, 2008, 08:18 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
simple simon Great Knower Of All Location: Maine Posts: 240	seems to be a bit of both to me ..... he made many great advances in science ... but still many of his claims remain unproven When I look at you, I doubt I could eat the amount I wanna vomit

Jan 24, 2008, 08:16 am	#5 (permalink) (top)
G. Adams Fyrdman Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 4,152	Of course I know about Tesla. Who hasn't played Command & Conquer: Red Alert and thought that the Tesla Coil frying the opposition was a beautiful thing. Sorry for the derailment, but that is where I first learned of Tesla, and I suspect most of my own generation. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill

Jan 24, 2008, 11:59 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Chancellor It's my first name! Location: Buffalo, New York, USA Posts: 3,523	Here in Buffalo, NY, Tesla is part of our local history: During the period from 1887 through 1890, Tesla created and patented the foundation of modern polyphase AC generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization systems. His AC induction motor design eliminated the brushes and commutator common to all previously existing electric motors. His AC induction motor used the principle of electromagnetic induction that had already been embodied in the electrical transformer with the concept of a rotating magnetic field. Tesla originated the idea of using alternating currents, generated in multiple phases (called a “poly-phase system”), to produce rotating magnetic fields within the motor's stator windings. Tesla and Westinghouse demonstrated the practicality of AC power by providing all the lighting for the beautiful 1893 Colombian Exposition at the World's Fair. Three years later, they harnessed the mighty Niagara Falls to provide polyphase power to Buffalo, NY, finally proving once and for all the superiority of AC over DC for practical long distance electrical power distribution. "America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own." -John Quincy Adams -

Jan 20, 2008, 06:24 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
sulluvun31315 Sedimentary Rock Location: Georgia Posts: 10	there doesnt seem to be much support for the whole "superweapon" of HAARP... oops.. wasnt supposed to discuss that was i =)

Jan 24, 2008, 07:41 am	#4 (permalink) (top)
TomDG Sedimentary Rock Posts: 2	He made that awesome duplicating electro-cannon in The Prestige, I thought that was cool beans. But in all seriousness, any man who can produce and invent is a man worthy of my respect.