In his previous life, Rock heard too many legends about Nikola Tesla. What I want to explain here is that AC was not discovered by Nikola Tesla, and even the AC motor was not invented by Nikola Tesla.
Invented by Tesla, Nikola Tesla's contribution to alternating current lies in its popularization, just as Watt improved the steam engine.
In 1898, at an electrical exposition at Madison Square Garden, Nikola Tesla demonstrated a radio-controlled boat to the public.
It sounds amazing, but radio remote control technology became widely popular only after the mid-20th century. Nikola Tesla had already made it a reality in 1898.
Regarding radio remote control technology, Nikola Tesla initially wanted to sell it to the U.S. War Department, thinking that the U.S. War Department would be interested in this technology.
It's a pity that the U.S. War Department in 1898 was obsessed with building the Great White Fleet and had no interest in Nikola Tesla's technology, so this technology was forgotten like many of Nikola Tesla's inventions.
Also forgotten is the fanless turbine invented by Nikola Tesla. It is said - just rumored that Nikola Tesla was experimenting with his fanless turbine in 1909 and discovered that
The combustion efficiency of fanless turbines can reach 60%.
Rock is also deeply skeptical about this data. You must know that the most advanced engine in the 21st century has a combustion efficiency that can only exceed 40%.
Let’s not talk about whether this “supposedly” is true. If it is true, it is not a good thing for Rock, because the higher the combustion efficiency, the smaller the demand for oil in the world, so Adan Company’s
Profits will be affected.
Rock came to Nikola Tesla not to obtain Nikola Tesla's technology, nor to verify the combustion efficiency of fanless turbines, nor to make a pilgrimage, but just to find Nikola Tesla.
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Compared to Nikola Tesla's inventions, Rock was more interested in the legendary prophecies of Nikola Tesla.
For example, the two world wars, the sinking of the Titanic, the train accident in Manhattan, New York, etc.
What to say about these prophecies? Some are indeed true, and some are just lies.
For example, take the two world wars. If this is also a prophecy, then Foch is also a prophet, because when the "Contract of Versailles" was signed, Foch said that the "Contract of Versailles" would not bring peace, but was just a 20-year armistice agreement.
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Another example is the Titanic. When the White Star Company built the Titanic, some people questioned the unreasonable design of the Titanic. However, at that time, Britain and Germany were in a crazy period of arms race, and Britain needed an "unsinkable" Titanic.
The ship was to maintain the glory of the British Empire, so the crew recruited only four days before departure would not even use the folding lifeboats because everyone thought there was no chance of using these lifeboats.
As for the train accident in Manhattan, New York, this is indeed unexplainable, but there are many unexplainable things in the world. Just like people never look in the mirror in their dreams, is it because of the wonderful chemical reaction that occurs when two illusory worlds collide?
"The mention of wireless telegraphy will eventually become smaller and smaller, small enough to be carried around, and people can use wireless telegraphy to communicate conveniently. This is certain-" Nikola Tesla's thinking is still very sharp.
During this period, he continued to publish papers and study his "death ray" weapon.
It's a pity that no one believes in a bankrupt businessman. The American media during this period was very unfriendly to Nikola Tesla. In the mouth of some media, Nikola Tesla was as bad as Robert Goddard.
He is the "Moon Man".
The difference is that no one wanted to invest in Robert Goddard's rocket, and Nikola Tesla once got investment from Morgan. Unfortunately, Nikola Tesla messed up his Wardenclyffe Tower.
, no second American millionaire is willing to give Nikola Tesla $150,000.
"We have now installed radios in cars. In the future, radios will definitely be able to be reduced to the size that can be carried around." Rock has no doubt about this. The popularity of mobile phones in the future sounds like a myth in 1925.
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Nikola Tesla himself was an excellent engineer, and it was normal for him to have such a judgment ability.
"That's such a pity. The U.S. Patent Office revoked my radio patent, otherwise the radio in Southern Africa would still have to pay me patent fees." Nikola Tesla was very happy, and he even gave up the patent for alternating current.
, don’t care about radio patents.
As for why the U.S. Patent Office revoked Nikola Tesla’s radio patent, there are unknown business operations behind it. Just look at who the largest communications company in the United States is.
"That's impossible. The radio patent in southern Africa belongs to Popov." Rock was also joking. Popov and Nikola Tesla invented the radio transmission device almost at the same time. Unfortunately, in Russia at that time, Popov
The invention of the radio, like the four-engine bomber, was not taken seriously.
What I want to explain here is that patent application is a very complicated task. The same patent does not belong to whoever applies for it first. After Marconi applied for a radio patent in the UK, he then went to the United States to apply. As a result,
It was discovered that Nikola Tesla had applied for a patent related to radio, which was more practical and advanced than Marconi's patent.
As everyone knows, the U.S. Patent Office revoked Nikola Tesla's patent for some reasons, and Marconi Telegraph Company became the biggest winner.
The same is true in southern Africa. Previously, Marconi Telegraph Company was still in litigation with Nyasaland Telecom, accusing Nyasaland Telecom of infringing on Marconi Telegraph Company’s patents and requiring Nyasaland Telecom to notify Marconi Telegraph
The company pays royalties.
Is Southern Africa part of the United Kingdom? The Marconi Telegraph Company does own the British radio patent. From this point of view, the Marconi Telegraph Company does have the right to require Nyasaland Telecom to pay patent fees.
However, Nyasaland Telecommunications is Roque's property, and Henry also has shares, so the judicial authorities in Southern Africa have not held a court hearing on the grounds that there is a dispute over the Marconi Telegraph Company's patent, and it has been delayed until now.
This lawsuit no longer exists because the Marconi Telegraph Company's patent on radio has expired.
This is the cunning operation of capital. Patents are also time-limited. Marconi Telegraph Company’s radio patent has a time limit of only 15 years, and it almost lost its protective effect ten years ago.
"How did you make those inventions of yours?" Rock was very curious about Nikola Tesla. Legend has it that Nikola Tesla's inventions were like dreams, and some things would always appear in his mind.
Wonderful sparks, and then Nikola Tesla turned those sparks into reality.
"It's simple - when you realize that something doesn't work well, you will find ways to improve it -" Nikola Tesla's explanation was very general, but Rock could understand it.
The world of genius is incomprehensible to normal people.
Just like Rock, who often tested single digits in math when he was in school, he couldn't understand those who could get 100% in math.
Rock took the single-digit test, and it was all multiple-choice questions.
The reason why people take the exam is because the full score on the test paper is 100. If the full score is 150, they can also take the exam 150.
"Has the patent for your remote-controlled submarine been sold now?" Rock really wasn't coveting Nikola Tesla's patent, but wanted to do his best to help Nikola Tesla.
Nikola Tesla was a qualified engineer, but not a qualified businessman.
Look at Edison, his business was booming, and his work in the laboratory was not delayed. He was called the "King of Inventions."
Nikola Tesla could only live in a hotel. He actually didn't owe much money, and selling some patents was enough to repay the debt.
It's a pity that no one bought it. Although it was so easy for Rock to visit Nikola Tesla, Adrian Jackson had to have a warrant signed by Hoover to see Nikola Tesla, let alone others.
How can you buy Nikola Tesla's patents if you can't even meet him in person?
"No, the War Department thinks this invention is worthless." Nikola Tesla finally showed a bitter smile belonging to an ordinary person. He had a thousand invention patents in his life, but he lived in a hotel in poverty and guarded the treasure mountain.
Unable to realize it, only Nikola Tesla himself knew the bitterness in his heart.
This is probably what is said: "If you go beyond someone by half a step, you are a genius; if you go beyond one step, you are a madman." If you go beyond someone by one kilometer, you are simply an alien.
"Well, if you are willing, sell me this invention." Rock smiled. The value of the remote-controlled submarine first lies in the remote control. Rock has already brought the "Moon Man" back to southern Africa, and now he is adding Nico
La Tesla's remote control technology can definitely produce the effect of one plus one being greater than two.
"Okay, how much can you pay?" Nikola Tesla has now deeply felt the power of capital, and Nikola Tesla does not resist such an exchange.
Nikola Tesla's impression of Rock and Southern Africa is quite good. After all, Nikola Tesla had technical cooperation with Southern African companies many years ago, and Nikola Tesla is still using Nikola Tesla in Southern Africa.
La Tesla's hydropower technology.
"How much money do you owe? I'll help you pay it back." Luo Ke is generous, but talking about money hurts feelings.
"You don't even ask me how much I owe?" Nikola Tesla was surprised. The rich man he knew was not like Rock.
For example, Edison promised to give Nikola Tesla US$50,000, but later said that it was an "American joke". Another example is that he invested US$150,000 in Nikola Tesla, and then withdrew the investment and asked Nikola Tesla for US$150,000.
Morgan, who paid Tesla compensation, is the true face of a capitalist.
