X-ray Experimentation: From Tesla's Early Investigations to Modern Applications

On July 11, 1934, the New York Herald Tribune featured an article highlighting the remarkable recollections of Nikola Tesla regarding his experiments with single-electrode vacuum tubes. During these experiments, Tesla noted a peculiar phenomenon where minute particles would detach from the cathode of the vacuum tube. These particles would then exit the tube and physically strike him, causing a sharp stinging pain at the point of entry and again at the point of exit from his body. Tesla drew a fascinating comparison between these particles and the bits of metal projected by his innovative 'electric gun'. He asserted that the particles in his beam of force would travel at significantly higher speeds and in concentrated forms compared to those emitted from the electric gun. This insight not only underscores Tesla's pioneering work in the field of electrical engineering but also hints at the early explorations into particle physics and the behavior of charged particles, which would later become fundamental in various scientific advancements. Tesla's experiences serve as a testament to his relentless curiosity and groundbreaking contributions to technology and science. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #Tesla #X-rayExperimentation #VacuumTubes #ParticlePhysics #ElectricGun