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The Tesla Rotating Magnetic Field
The Tesla Rotating Magnetic Field is a book written by Thomas Commerford Martin that delves into the invention and theory behind the rotating magnetic field, which was discovered by Nikola Tesla in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed explanation of how the rotating magnetic field works and its various applications in modern technology, including electric motors and generators. Martin also explores the history of Tesla's work and his contributions to the field of electrical engineering. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of electricity and magnetism, as well as for engineers and scientists working in the field of electrical engineering.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Inventions, Researches and Writings of Nikola Tesla, by Thomas Commerford Martin. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597113.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
48 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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About the author
Thomas Commerford Martin
74 books6 followersThomas Commerford Martin was an American electrical engineer and editor.
Martin was born in Limehouse, England. His father worked with Lord Kelvin and other pioneers of submarine telegraph cables, and Martin worked on the cable-laying ship SS Great Eastern.
Educated as a theological student, Martin travelled to the United States in 1877. He was associated with Thomas A. Edison in his work in 1877–1879 and thereafter engaged in editorial work. From 1883 to 1909 he served as editor of the Electrical World, after 1909 was executive secretary of the National Electric Light Association, and in 1900–1911 was a special agent of the United States Census Office.
Martin lectured at the Royal Institution of Engineers, London, the Paris Société Internationale des Electriciens, the University of Nebraska, and Columbia University. He was a founding member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and served as president in 1887–1888.
Martin was born in Limehouse, England. His father worked with Lord Kelvin and other pioneers of submarine telegraph cables, and Martin worked on the cable-laying ship SS Great Eastern.
Educated as a theological student, Martin travelled to the United States in 1877. He was associated with Thomas A. Edison in his work in 1877–1879 and thereafter engaged in editorial work. From 1883 to 1909 he served as editor of the Electrical World, after 1909 was executive secretary of the National Electric Light Association, and in 1900–1911 was a special agent of the United States Census Office.
Martin lectured at the Royal Institution of Engineers, London, the Paris Société Internationale des Electriciens, the University of Nebraska, and Columbia University. He was a founding member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, and served as president in 1887–1888.
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