Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison
In 1885, Nikola Tesla worked for Thomas Edison, who was a proponent of direct current (DC) electricity. Tesla believed he could significantly improve the efficiency of Edison's DC system. He proposed redesigning it into an alternating current (AC) system, which could transmit electricity over longer distances more effectively. Despite Tesla’s innovative ideas, Edison dismissed them, preferring to stick with his established DC system. This disagreement marked the beginning of the “War of Currents,” where Tesla's AC system eventually gained acceptance and transformed the electrical industry, paving the way for modern power distribution. Tesla's vision ultimately shaped the future of electricity.
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