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Commonly used terms in the Electrical industry.
tesla
a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter, i.e., one volt-second per square meter. Denoted by T. The unit is named in honor of Nikola Tesla, an early pioneer in the electric industry, who is most commonly credited with building the first practical induction motor.
Tesla
Tesla, Nikola (1856-1943) Born: Smiljan, Croatia
is best known as the electrical pioneer who championed the use of alternating current. When Tesla first came to the
United States he worked for Edison. He soon split with Edison, because Tesla approached invention from a theoretical standpoint, whereas Edison was a "trial and error" type experimentalist. Together with his financial backer, George Westinghouse, they battled with Edison, who championed the use of direct current for electrifying the world. Tesla is also known for his many inventions including the Tesla coil and the AC induction motor. It was Westinghouse who made a fortune from Tesla's inventions. Tesla was known for his eccentricities and died a recluse in New York City.