Nikola Tesla
1856-1943
He helped create the system of alternating current (AC) electricity that powers homes and cities.
Early Life
Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 in a small village called Smiljan, which is in Europe (in what is now Croatia). As a child, he was very curious and loved to imagine new machines in his mind.
He enjoyed reading, math, and science, and he had an amazing memory. Tesla could picture inventions clearly before building them, which helped him solve tricky problems.
Learning and Big Ideas
Tesla studied engineering and worked very hard at school. He believed that electricity could be used to make life better for everyone.
When he moved to the United States, he dreamed of bringing safe and affordable electricity to homes and cities. He knew this would help people live more comfortably.
Amazing Achievements
Nikola Tesla is best known for helping to develop alternating current, or AC electricity. AC made it possible to send power over long distances, which helped light up cities.
He also invented the Tesla coil, a device that produces high-voltage electricity. This invention helped scientists learn more about radio waves and wireless technology.
Tesla worked on ideas for electric motors, radio communication, and even wireless power. Many of his ideas were far ahead of his time.
Later Years
Even though Tesla made important discoveries, he did not always earn much money. He cared more about ideas and helping the world than becoming rich.
He continued inventing and thinking about the future until his later years. People admired his creativity and his dedication to science.
Legacy
Today, Nikola Tesla is remembered as a brilliant inventor who changed how we use electricity. His work helped shape the modern world we live in.
Many scientists and engineers are inspired by Tesla’s imagination and kindness. He showed that big dreams and hard work can light up the world.
🎉 Fun Facts
Tesla could speak several languages and loved learning new words.
He liked to feed pigeons and cared for animals.
The unit used to measure magnetic fields is named the tesla in his honor.
He often worked late at night because he felt most creative then.