Polar Opposites
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- Identifier
- JML.MS1133-0277
- Barcode
- JML.MS1133-0277
- Title
- Polar Opposites
- Description
- David W. Frantz's SPHEX paper, "Polar Opposites," explores the life and work of Nikola Tesla, emphasizing his contributions to electrical engineering, particularly the development of alternating current (AC) systems. The paper contrasts Tesla's imaginative genius with Thomas Edison's pragmatic approach, detailing their rivalry during the "War of Currents." Frantz also highlights Tesla's personal struggles and eccentricities, his visionary ideas, and his ultimate legacy in the field of electricity.
- Date
- 7 February 2019
- Creator
- Frantz, David W.
- topic
- SPHEX Club - lecture
- Frantz, David W.
- Nikola Tesla
- Thomas Edison
- War of Currents
- Tesla Electric Company
- George Westinghouse
- Wardenclyffe Tower
- Tesla Coils
- Columbian Exposition
- Location
- Lynchburg, Va.
- Digital Format
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights Holder
- Frantz, David W.
- George M. Jones Library Association
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