Product Description

This is a completely revised and redesigned edition of the cult classic, with a new introduction by Alaksandar Marincic, former head of the Tesla Museum, a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity -- the transmission of power without loss.

This is a completely revised and redesigned edition of the cult classic, with a new introduction by Alaksandar Marincic, former head of the Tesla Museum, a new chapter, and a selection of intriguing photographs of the eccentric genius and his work in search of the holy grail of electricity -- the transmission of power without loss.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1988729 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Born in a suburb of Liverpool, England, just before the Second World War, David Peat remembers frequent trips to the damp and smelly air raid shelter. His interest in science was awakened by the magnesium casings of incendiary bombs--the magnesium could be lit by playing a bunsen burner on it. This interest was strengthened by his physics teacher at school, who encouraged his pupils to work things out from first principles. Peat frequented the Cavern jazz club in Liverpool, but didn't take the new beat groups who began to appear there (including the Beatles) too seriously.

Interest in experimental physics gave way to theoretical and philosophical concerns in such areas as quantum theory. Density matrices brought him to Canada, where he stayed 30 years, teaching and writing and following the work of thinker David Bohm.

Customer Reviews

Scientific anaylsis of Tesla's theories
Dr. Peat gives a scientific perspective to Tesla's work, specifically, the wireless power transmission theories. The book is very narritive in his search for the truth about Tesla. His endeavors of searching for info are quite interesting. I recommend the book to any scientist out there. The book was originally published in 1983.

Well balenced view of Tesla's wireless power.
While Peat does an excellent job at reporting of broadcast power from a critical standpoint, some very speculative statements are made about Tesla himself (e.g. He completely suppressed his own emotions in an attempt to use reasoning only) I had some objections to the reliability of part of the information presented. Peat offers alot of good information and the book is worth reading if your interested in Tesla and his works, particularly broadcast power.