Alternating Current Collection

Standard electrical circuit symbols. Diagram of standard symbols used to represent electrical equipment in electrical circuit diagrams. The symbols are arranged in six rows of sets of three

Nikola Tesla, Serb-US physicist
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), Serb-US physicist and electrical engineer. Tesla was educated at Graz and Prague, but in 1884 he emigrated to the USA

AI Image - Portrait of Nikola Tesla, c1900s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Portrait of Nikola Tesla, c1900s, (2023). Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer

Nikola Tesla (colour litho)
979447 Nikola Tesla (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), Serbian-born American inventor

Westinghouse generators, Hydroelectric power station, Niagara Falls, USA, published 1898
5.000 HP Westinghouse generators at Edward Dean Adams Power Plant in Niagara Falls, the first large-scale, alternating current electric generating plant in the world, built in 1895

Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo)
2636903 Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943) was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer

Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo)
2636904 Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1890 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikola Tesla (1856 - 1943) was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer

Dynamo generator, historical illustration
Antique illustration of a three-phase motor

TESLA COIL, 1894. The Tesla coil in Nikola Teslas laboratory in New York. Photograph, 1894

John Feeks being electrocuted, 1889
John Feeks being electrocuted. In Lower Manhattan, New York, USA, in 1889, Western Union lineman John Feeks was electrocuted by alternating current (AC) wires

DC machine
Antique illustration of a DC machine

Alternating current generator
antique illustration of alternating generator, Electric rotary machine

Magneto-electric machine
Hefner - Alteneck -Siemens, 1873

Helios, Model for Electricity
Dynamo generator Helios, Model for Electricity

Siemens, revolving field, model for Electricity
Antique illustration of a Siemens, revolving field, model for Electricity

Electromotive drive, drilling machine
Antique illustration of a Electromotive drive, drilling machine

Electro-magnetic machine
Antique illustration of a Electro-magnetic machine

Oerlikon machine

Kummer & Co. electro-magnetic machine

Built by the English physicist Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti (1864-1930), late 19th century
ALTERNATING-CURRENT DYNAMO. Built by the English physicist Sebastian Ziani de Ferranti (1864-1930), late 19th century

Nikola Tesla, caricature C015 / 6713
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943). Caricature of the Serb-US physicist and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. Tesla was educated at Graz and Prague, but in 1884 he emigrated to the USA

Dual voltage shaver point C013 / 9039
Dual voltage shaver point and its reflection in a mirror

Electricity meters C013 / 5027
Electricity meters. These domestic meters are used to record the amount of electricity used in homes, with the amount recorded in units of power (here, kilowatthours)

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT, 1930. American catalog advertisement, 1930, for radio receivers sold by a Chicago, Illinois, distributor

Power supply experiment. Power pack (left) and oscilloscope (right) being used in an experiment to demonstrate rectification

Electric circuit. Capacitor (blue, lower centre) connected to an alternating current (AC) power supply (orange, left). This type of supply operates with the electrical current flowing back

Induction motor with interior exposed. This type of alternating current (AC) motor comprises a static stator (pale grey casing)

AC and DC power supplies displayed on the screen of an oscilloscope (centre). Direct current (DC, the straight line) is produced by the equipment at left, while alternating current (AC)

Oscilloscope wave forms
Oscilloscope displaying two waveform traces. An oscilloscope is a device that produces a waveform as a visual representation of oscillations or changes, usually in an electric current

Bridge rectifier. This electronic device is an array of diodes used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

Electrical power socket

George Westinghouse, American engineer
George Westinghouse (1846-1914), American electri- cal engineer. Westinghouse became a prolific inventor after serving in both the army and the navy during the American Civil War

Tungsten Halogen Lamps
Comparison photograph of two types of tungsten halogen lamps. The larger lamps is rated at 1000 W 240 V mains voltage. It is suitable for luminaires that light large areas as found in television

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"Revolutionizing Electricity: The Genius of Nikola Tesla and Alternating Current" In the world of electrical engineering, few names shine as brightly as Nikola Tesla. Born in 1856 in modern-day Croatia, this Serb-US physicist left an indelible mark on history with his groundbreaking work on alternating current (AC). Standard electrical circuit symbols became the tools through which Tesla unleashed his brilliance. With a keen understanding of electromagnetism, he developed AC power systems that would forever change the way electricity was generated and distributed. A captivating portrait from 1890 showcases Tesla's intense gaze, reflecting the determination that fueled his relentless pursuit of innovation. His vision came to life at Westinghouse generators within hydroelectric power stations like Niagara Falls in the USA – a marvel published in 1898. Captured again in another photograph from 1890, we witness Tesla's unwavering dedication to his craft. This image transports us back to c. 1885 when he first began shaping our electrified future. Yet amidst these triumphs, there were darker moments etched into history. The haunting execution of Kemmler on August 6th, 1890—the first man put to death by electric chair—served as a chilling reminder of both the power and potential dangers associated with electricity. Nevertheless, progress prevailed over fear as illustrated by an image from 1898 showcasing an electric chair—an invention born out technology but repurposed for grim purposes. And then there was the mesmerizing TESLA COIL—a true testament to Nikola Tesla's ingenuity—which took center stage in his New York laboratory circa 1894. A photograph captures this magnificent creation crackling with energy and sparking curiosity among all who witnessed it. Alternating current revolutionized our world; it powered industries and illuminated homes across continents thanks to historical illustrations depicting dynamo generators—a direct result of Tesla's pioneering work.