Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System

by Thomas Commerford Martin

The book ""Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System"" by Thomas Commerford Martin is a comprehensive guide to the history and technical aspects of the direct current (DC) arc lighting system developed by Nikola Tesla in the late 19th century. The book covers the principles of arc lighting, the development of the technology, and the practical applications of the system in a variety of settings, including street lighting, indoor lighting, and theatrical productions.The author provides a detailed description of the components of the Tesla arc lighting system, including the generator, transformer, and arc lamp. He also discusses the challenges faced in implementing the system, such as the need for high voltage and the danger of electrical shock.In addition to technical details, the book also explores the social and cultural impact of arc lighting, including its role in the development of modern urban infrastructure and the transformation of public spaces at night. The author also examines the cultural significance of arc lighting in literature, art, and popular culture.Overall, ""Tesla Direct Current Arc Lighting System"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of electrical technology and its impact on society. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science and technology, as well as those interested in the history of lighting and urban development.THIS 20 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.

20 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Thomas 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.