Attending the Exposition Universelle in Paris

In the summer of 1889, Nikola Tesla attended the Exposition Universelle in Paris, where he was inspired by Heinrich Hertz's groundbreaking experiments conducted between 1886 and 1888. Hertz's work confirmed the existence of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, which laid the foundation for future advancements in wireless communication. Motivated by these discoveries, Tesla sought to enhance the Ruhmkorff coil using a high-speed alternator he had been developing for an improved arc lighting system. However, he encountered challenges as the high-frequency current caused the iron core to overheat, leading to insulation failure between the primary and secondary windings. To overcome this issue, Tesla innovated a new design featuring an air gap instead of insulating material, along with a movable iron core that could be adjusted within the coil. This invention, later known as the Tesla coil, was capable of producing high-voltage, low-current, high-frequency alternating current electricity. The Tesla coil would become a pivotal component in Tesla's later work on wireless power transmission, showcasing his visionary approach to harnessing electrical energy for innovative applications. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #TeslaCoil #NikolaTesla #ElectromagneticRadiation #WirelessPower #Innovation