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This is a completely revised and redesigned edition of the cult classic, with a new introduction by Alaksandar Marincic, former head of the Tesla Museum, a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity -- the transmission of power without loss.
This is a completely revised and redesigned edition of the cult classic, with a new introduction by Alaksandar Marincic, former head of the Tesla Museum, a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity -- the transmission of power without loss.
About the Author
Born in a suburb of Liverpool, England, just before the Second World War, David Peat remembers frequent trips to the damp and smelly air raid shelter. His interest in science was awakened by the magnesium casings of incendiary bombs--the magnesium could be lit by playing a bunsen burner on it. This interest was strengthened by his physics teacher at school, who encouraged his pupils to work things out from first principles. Peat frequented the Cavern jazz club in Liverpool, but didn't take the new beat groups who began to appear there (including the Beatles) too seriously.
Interest in experimental physics gave way to theoretical and philosophical concerns in such areas as quantum theory. Density matrices brought him to Canada, where he stayed 30 years, teaching and writing and following the work of thinker David Bohm.
In Search of Nikola Tesla,F. David Peat,Ashgrove Publishing,1853981176,Biography & Autobiography,Biography / Autobiography,Biography/Autobiography,Scientists - General,Biography: general,Electrical engineering,Popular science
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